Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Practice Question

The nurse is taking a history from a client in an outpatient clinic. The client has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for fibromyalgia. Which of the following over-the-counter medications would cause the nurse some concern if the client says she is taking it?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Dextromethorphan can interact with duloxetine, increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially serious condition.

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