A client tells the nurse that she needs something to control the negative mood associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to the client?

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To improve negative mood, vitamin B6 supplementation (50 mg daily) may be used. Calcium (not potassium) and magnesium supplementation may also be effective in alleviating psychological and physiological symptoms. For anxiety, buspirone taken during the luteal phase has helped some women. Women with PMDD may benefit from antidepressants, including fluoxetine HCl (Prozac) and tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline). Folic acid is not given for PMDD. NSAIDs will not have an effect on negative moods.

A Client Tells the Nurse That She Needs Something to Control