An Adolescent Child with Panic Disorder Is Taking Prozac (Fluoxetine

Multiple Choice

An adolescent child with panic disorder is taking Prozac (fluoxetine HCl) ,a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) .The child tells the nurse that she often takes diet pills because she is trying to lose weight.The nurse should advise the child to:

A) Continue with the Prozac (fluoxetine HCl) and the diet pills.
B) Stop both the Prozac (fluoxetine HCl) and the diet pills.
C) Discontinue use of the diet pills while taking the Prozac (fluoxetine HCl) .
D) Discuss use of the diet pills with a pharmacist.