A patient who has been diagnosed with major depression disorder has been ordered to take doxepin (Sinequan). The nurse will contact the provider if the patient's medical history reveals a history of which condition?

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Doxepin can increase intraocular pressure and can be harmful in patients with glaucoma. Therefore, the nurse needs to contact the provider if the patient has a history of glaucoma. Asthma, hypertension, and hypoglycemia are not contraindications for doxepin.

A Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depression Disorder