The patient has been taking imipramine 150 mg daily at bedtime. The visiting nurse checks the patient’s dose with the drug reference to validate that the dose the patient is taking is a safe dose. The drug reference states that the recommended dose for imipramine is as follows: Route/Dosage: PO (Adults): 25 to 50 mg three to four times daily (not to exceed 300 mg/day); total daily dose may be given at bedtime. Based on this information, which clinical judgment by the nurse is correct regarding the ordered dose?
[Answered]: The patient has been taking imipramine 150 mg…
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