A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for one month. What can the nurse anticipate as the patient's target reaction?

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3. A target effect is an intended or expected response of a medication. Sertraline (Zoloft), an SSRI, is generally prescribed for depression. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to address hallucinations. Weight gain and decreased sexual interest may be side effects of the medication; they are not target effects.

A Patient Has Been Taking Sertraline (Zoloft) for One Month