Most likely explanations for this change in behavior

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A patient admitted two days ago to the inpatient unit due to severe depression and anxiety is prescribed duloxetine 30 mg daily and alprazolam 0.5 mg as needed q6h. The nurse observes that the client has become increasingly agitated and irritable, demanding more frequent alprazolam than prescribed, having difficulty following directions, and is tremulousness. What are the most likely explanations for this change in behavior?

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