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what is the most common mental illness affecting approximately 14.8 million Americans - depression contributing causes of depression? - *Genetic predisposition *Social and environmental factors *decreases levels of monoamine neurotransmitters* •Norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine *Signs and symptoms* ØDepressed mood, despair, weight loss or gain ØLoss of interest in normal activities ØFatigue, insomnia, hypersomnia ØDecreased ability to think or concentrate Suicidal thoughts Re...

A patient's family member informs the nurse that after taking buspirone hydrochloride (BuSpar) for almost a week, there has been no improvement in the patient's condition. What is the best advice provided by the nurse to the caregiver? "Avoid taking long walks." "Take herbs like kava kava." "Limit the intake of grapefruit juice." "Stop taking the medication immediately." - "Limit the intake of grapefruit juice." Why are atypical antipsychotics prescribe...

A is reviewing new prescriptions with a client who has heart disease. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following drugs is prescribed to treat hypercholesterolemia. - Simvastatin A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol and has a prescription for an oral anti diabetic drug to manage their diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. By taking both drugs concurrently, the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk for which of the following c...

Which drug works by blocking serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting center, and chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)? A) metoclopramide (Reglan) B) meclizine (Antivert) C) droperidol (Inapsine) D) ondansetron (Zofran) - D) ondansetron (Zofran) Ondansetron is a serotonin blocker. Metoclopramide is a prokinetic drug, meclizine is an antihistamine, and droperidol is an antidopaminergic drug. The nurse will teach patients that antacids are effective in the treatment of hyperacidity b...

The registered nurse teaches the student nurse about the correct times to measure vital signs. Which statement by the student nurse shows ineffective learning? 1 "I will assess the vital signs during home care visits." 2 "I will assess the vital signs before, during, and after a surgical procedure." 3 "I will assess the vital signs of a patient who reports nonspecific symptoms of physical distress." 4 "I will assess the vital signs every hour when the physical cond...

The nurse is providing nursing care for a 24-year-old female patient admitted to the acute care unit with a diagnosis of cystitis. Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 1. Teaching the patient how to secure a clean-catch urine sample 2. Assessing the patient's urine for color, odor, and sediment 3. Reviewing the nursing care plan and add nursing interventions 4. Providing the patient with a clean-catch urine sample container - 2. ...

Chapter 19: Processes and Stages of Labor and Birth 1) How would the nurse best analyze the results from a client's sonogram that shows the fetal shoulder as the presenting part? A) Breech, transverse B) Breech, longitudinal C) Breech, frank D) Vertex, transverse Explanation: A) A shoulder presentation is one type of breech presentation, and is also called a transverse lie. 2) A clinic nurse is preparing diagrams of pelvic shapes. Which pelvic shapes are considered least adequate fo...

ATI Chapter 27: Assessment and Management of Newborn Complications 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 42 weeks gestation and in labor. The client asks the nurse what to expect because the baby is postmature. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. “Your baby will have excess body fat.” B. “Your baby will have flat areola without breast buds.” C. “Your baby’s heels will easily move to his ears.” D. “Your baby’s skin will have a leathery appear...

Chapter 16: Assessment of Fetal Well-Being 1) A standard ultrasound examination is performed during the second or third trimester and includes an evaluation of which of the following? Select all that apply. A) Confirm fetal heart activity. B) Evaluate the cervix. C) Determine fetal presentation. D) Assess amniotic fluid volume. E) Determine fetal number. Answer: C, D, E Explanation: A) A limited ultrasound may be used to address a specific question or determine specific information in...

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