sertraline
SSRIWhat it's for
Depression, anxiety, PTSD
Nursing considerations
- 2-6 weeks to work — don't quit at day 10
- Serotonin syndrome: agitation + fever + clonus — check MAR for tramadol/linezolid
- Energy may return before mood — ask directly about suicidal thoughts
Key side effects
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Mood, Na in elderly
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
