A patient has been prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) to treat depression.What should be included in the nurse's teaching about the drug? (Select all that apply.)
A) "You need to take this drug only once a week."
B) "Take the prescribed dose in the early evening."
C) "A decreased interest in sexual activity may occur with this medication."
D) "You should not consume red wine, aged cheese, or other tyramine-rich foods."
E) "Do not expect immediate results; it usually takes 6 to 8 weeks for therapeutic effects to be felt."
F) "You may experience some nausea, vomiting, and anorexia, but these side effects will subside in time."
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