Mrs. Levine is a 72-year-old woman with a history of major depressive disorder. She takes fluoxetine (Prozac) and has experienced significant relief from depression. While reviewing her medications, she tells you she is using a variety of over-the-counter sleep aids because she has been having some difficulty sleeping recently. These OTC products include diphenhydramine, melatonin, valerian, and something that her neighbor gave her to try What further assessment is required?
Mrs. Levine is a 72-year-old woman with a history of major depressive disorder. She takes fluoxetine (Prozac) and has experienced significant relief from depression. While reviewing her medications, she tells you she is using a variety of over-the-counter sleep aids because she has been having some difficulty sleeping recently. These OTC products include diphenhydramine, melatonin, valerian, and something that her neighbor gave her to try What further assessment is required?
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Transcribed Image Text:Mrs. Levine is a 72-year-old woman with a history of major depressive disorder. She
takes fluoxetine (Prozac) and has experienced significant relief from depression. While
reviewing her medications, she tells you she is using a variety of over the counter sleep
aids because she has been having some difficulty sleeping recently. These OTC
products include diphenhydramine, melatonin, valerian, and something that her
neighbor gave her to try
What further assessment is required?
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