Geriatric med treatment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The 1/2 life of lithium is about? 24 hours Fluoxetine is the SSRI with the ______ WD risk? lowest due to long half life What antipsychotics are good for pts who miss doses of their meds? Antipsychotics with long half-lives: 1. Cariprazine(Vrylar): (2-4 days-active metabolites up to 3 weeks) 2. Abilify (3 days) 3. Brexipiprazole (4 days) 4. Pimozide (4-5 days) 5. Pimavanserin (2 days, active metabolites 8 days) Disulfiram's alcohol interactions persist for up to how l...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

Erikson Young Adult - Answer •Intimacy and Solidarity versus Isolation - Love •Establishing intimate relationship; starting a family Erikson middle adult - Answer •(ages 40-60; 35-55 or 65) •Generativity versus Self Absorption/Stagnation - Care •Young Adult preparation for this stage** •Focus more on impact of life and making a difference Erikson late adult - Answer •Integrity versus Despair-Wisdom •Focus on reflection of accomplishments and regrets •Very o...

A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - ANS Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months tells the nurse that the healthcare provid...

NURS 6501 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health? - Correct Answer ️️ -- Screen for mental health issues - Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs - Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients with stable severe mental disorders - From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex cases Sharing patient info (ex: meds used) about PHQ2 - what does it screen for, what are the question...

HESI comp exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - Answer- Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for ...

NURS 6501 Final Exam Questions And Answers Rated A+ 2024. What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health? - correct answer. - Screen for mental health issues - Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs - Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients with stable severe mental disorders - From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex cases Sharing patient info (ex: meds used) about PHQ2 - what does it screen for, what are ...

A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - Answer-Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardio-selective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months tells the nurse that the healthcare prov...

ABFM In Training Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), what meds, and what do you have check first? - Emtricitabine/tenofovir gotta check Hep B first -apparently they kill hep B too, so if you suddenly stop the med, then reactivated hep B can lead to liver disease entry to balloon time for PCI! - 120 minutes time limit from onset of MI to balloon time - should get it done w/in 12 hours Absolute contraindications to Fibrinolysis - ...