Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1928 of 2368
A client with bulimia nervosa has a new prescription for bupropion. What should the nurse do?
- Administer it, because it is the preferred medication for bulimia nervosa
- Administer it with food to reduce purging
- Question the prescription, because bupropion should not be used in eating disorders
- Administer it, but only at bedtime
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Correct answer: Question the prescription, because bupropion should not be used in eating disorders
Bupropion and tricyclic antidepressants should not be used in eating disorders because of potential cardiotoxicity, and bupropion also raises the risk of seizures.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Treatment of Eating Disorders. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026