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