A Nursing Student Questions an Instructor Regarding the Order for Fluvoxamine

Multiple Choice

A nursing student questions an instructor regarding the order for fluvoxamine (Luvox) ,300 mg daily,for a client diagnosed with OCD.Which instructor reply is most accurate?

A) "High doses of tricyclic medications will be required for effective treatment of OCD."
B) "SSRI doses,more than what is effective for treating depression,may be required for OCD."
C) "The dose of fluvoxamine (Luvox) is low due to the side effect of daytime drowsiness and nighttime insomnia."
D) "The dosage of fluvoxamine (Luvox) is outside the therapeutic range and needs to be questioned."