A nursing student questions an instructor regarding the order for fluvoxamine (Luvox),300 mg daily,for a client diagnosed with OCD.Which instructor reply is most accurate?
A)"High doses of tricyclic medications will be required for effective treatment of OCD."
B)"SSRI doses,more than what is effective for treating depression,may be required for OCD."
C)"The dose of fluvoxamine (Luvox)is low due to the side effect of daytime drowsiness and nighttime insomnia."
D)"The dosage of fluvoxamine (Luvox)is outside the therapeutic range and needs to be questioned."

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The most accurate reply is option B, as SSRI doses higher than those effective for treating depression may be required for effective treatment of OCD. Tricyclic medications are not the first choice for treating OCD, and option A is therefore incorrect. The dose of fluvoxamine (Luvox) is within the therapeutic range, and option C is not accurate. Therefore, the best choice is option B.

A Nursing Student Questions an Instructor Regarding the Order for Fluvoxamine