Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who started taking amitriptyline 6 days ago. The client reports that the medication is not helping. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer:
"You will need to wait a couple of weeks to feel the therapeutic effect of the medication.”
Rationale:
🕰️ Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), generally requires 2 to 4 weeks for its therapeutic effects to be noticeable.
🕰️ The nurse’s role includes setting realistic expectations and educating the client about the delayed onset common with antidepressants.
🕰️ Encouraging the client to continue taking the medication as prescribed supports adherence and maximizes effectiveness.
🕰️ Suggesting a dose change or different medication too early could lead to non-compliance or treatment failure.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4