NCLEX-RN · Question #331
The physician prescribes amitriptyline (Elavil) for a client. What does the patient need to know about this medication?
The correct answer is C. The medication should relieve his symptoms of depression. (A) Phenothiazines cause extrapyramidal symptoms. (B) No amount of medication can relieve all anxiety in all cases. (C) The purpose of amitriptyline is to relieve the symptoms of depression because it is an antidepressant. It increases the action of norepinephrine and serotonin…
Question
The physician prescribes amitriptyline (Elavil) for a client. What does the patient need to know about this medication?
Options
- AProlonged use of this medication will result in extrapyramidal side effects.
- BWhen the medication is effective, he will experience no anxiety.
- CThe medication should relieve his symptoms of depression.
- DBlood must be drawn weekly to test for toxicity.
How the community answered
(55 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C91% (50)
- D5% (3)
Explanation
(A) Phenothiazines cause extrapyramidal symptoms. (B) No amount of medication can relieve all anxiety in all cases. (C) The purpose of amitriptyline is to relieve the symptoms of depression because it is an antidepressant. It increases the action of norepinephrine and serotonin on nerve cells. (D) Periodic blood tests are done when lithium is prescribed.
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