ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 ~ The Neurological System (Part 2)

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Answer: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. \"Weigh yourself twice a month.\" B. \"If you have persistent headaches, let the provider know.\" C. \"Reduce your daily sodium intake.\" D. \"If your symptoms don\'t improve in 10 days, you will need a higher dosage.\" - ANSWER-B. \"If you have persistent headaches, let the provider know.\"

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse recommend that the client undergo periodically?

Answer: A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse recommend that the client undergo periodically? A. Chest x-ray B. Tonometry C. Thyroid function tests D. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - ANSWER-C. Thyroid function test

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as indications of lithium toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

Answer: Tremors

A nurse should identify that timolol is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following disorders?

Answer: A. Asthma

When reviewing the indications for various antidepressants, a nurse should identify that bupropion hydrochloride is an appropriate choice for clients who have which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Answer: . Seasonal affective disorder