A patient has been prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) to treat depression. What should be included in the nurse's teaching about the drug? (Select all that apply.?

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A) It is important for the patient to understand that the therapeutic effects of fluoxetine may take 2 to 4 weeks to be felt.
B) The patient may experience some common side effects of fluoxetine, including nausea, vomiting, and anorexia, but these will typically subside in time.
C) It is not necessary to take the drug in the early evening; instead, the patient should follow the prescribed dosing instructions.
D) The patient should take fluoxetine as prescribed, which is typically once a day.
E) The instruction to avoid tyramine-rich foods is not applicable to fluoxetine. This instruction is typically given to patients taking MAO inhibitors.
F) The patient should be informed that a decreased interest in sexual activity may occur with fluoxetine.

A Patient Has Been Prescribed Fluoxetine (Prozac) to Treat Depression