RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2032 of 2368

A client with postpartum depression is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which statement shows that teaching was effective?

  1. "I will stop the drug as soon as I start to feel better and happier."
  2. "I will take the drug only on the days when I feel sad or anxious."
  3. "I will stop the drug at once if I have a mild headache at night."
  4. "I will not stop this drug suddenly; my provider will taper the dose."
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Correct answer: "I will not stop this drug suddenly; my provider will taper the dose."

Stopping abruptly can cause GI upset, agitation, dizziness, tremors, and other symptoms, so the dose is tapered.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Treatment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026