Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 108-124 , April 2007

Nursing Challenges in the Administration of Oral Antidepressant Medications in Gastric Bypass Patients

  • Meg Voelker, RN, MN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Ms Meg Voelker, 8537 Zircon Dr, SW #69, Lakewood, WA 98498
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  • Terri G. Foster, MA, RPh

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 The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or reflecting the views of the US Department of the Army or the Department or Department of Defense.No potential conflict of interest relevant to this column was reported.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2006.11.005

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 108-124 , April 2007