A patient with a borderline personality disorder tells the nurse,"My doctor tells me there's something wrong with the hard wiring of my brain,and that's why I'm so impulsive and get so many mood swings.He said he's going to prescribe some medication." Being aware of current practice guidelines,the nurse will prepare a teaching plan for:

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Fluoxetine is an SSRI.SSRIs are the medications of choice for patients with personality disorder who have affect dysregulation and impulsivity.SSRIs have a low incidence of side effects.Lithium may be used in instances of severe mood disorder.Lorazepam is used to help manage high anxiety,while haloperidol is prescribed in cases of violent behavior.

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