RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 960 of 2368

A nurse teaches a client about stopping an antidepressant. Which statement shows correct understanding?

  1. "I can stop as soon as I feel better."
  2. "Stopping suddenly is the safest way to end the medication."
  3. "If I stop early, my depression will not return."
  4. "I should not stop suddenly because I could have withdrawal symptoms."
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Correct answer: "I should not stop suddenly because I could have withdrawal symptoms."

Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms. The provider will slowly reduce the dose, and depression may return if the drug is stopped early.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Antidepressants. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026