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a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about manifestations
of lithium toxicity. which of the following manifestations should
the nurse include in the teaching
vomiting and diarrhea
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).which of
the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid
while take an MAOI
aged cheese
A client has a lithium level of 1.2 mEq/L. Which of the following
interventions by the nurse is indicated?
no intervention is necessary at this time
a mother is concerned about her child being given stimulant
medication for ADHD. the nurse tells the mother, which of the
following medications was the first nonstimulant medication
specifically designed and tested for ADHD
,atomoxetine
the nurse has completed health teaching about dietary
restrictions for a client taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor. the
nurse will know that teaching has been effective by which of the
following client statements
it will be difficult for me to avoid pepperoni
the nurse is teaching the client with anxiety about the
mechanisms of benzodiazepines. which of the following is
increased with this medication
GABA
when the client experiences facial flushing, a throbbing
headache, nausea and vomiting after consuming alcohol while
taking disulfiram the nurse is aware that this is due to which of
the following
the intended therapeutic result
which of the following antidepressant drugs is a preferred drug
for clients at high risk of suicide
sertraline
the nurse is educating a client and family about strategies to
minimize the side effects of antipsychotic drugs. which of the
following should be included in the plan? select all apply
developing an exercise program is important
increase foods high in fiber
,use sunscreen when outdoors
which of the following side effects of lithium are frequent causes
of noncompliance? select all that apply
lethargy
weight gain
a client asks how his prescribed alprazolam helps his anxiety
disorder. the nurse explains during teaching of medications that
antianxiety medications such as alprazolam affect the function of
which neurotransmitter that is believed to be dysfunctional in
anxiety disorders
GABA
An anxiolytic agent, lorazepam, has been prescribed for the
client. Which of the following statements by the client would
indicate to the nurse that client education about this medication
has been effective?
this medication will relax me so i can focus on problem solving
a client is being discharged on disulfiram which instruction for
antabuse should the client receive
read products labels carefully to avoid all products containing
alcohol
A nurse is exploring treatment options with a client addicted to
heroin. Which information regarding the use of methadone is
important for the nurse to include?
, methadone will meet the physical need for opiates without
producing cravings for more
a client with bipolar disorder has been taking lithium and today
his serum blood level is 2.0mEq/L what effects would the nurse
expect to see
nausea, diarrhea, and confusion
a client with depression has been taking an SSRI fluoxetine for the
last 3 months and has noticed improvement of symptoms. the
nurse inquires about any side effects. which of the following
would the nurse expect the client to report
a decrease in sexual pleasure during intimacy
one week after beginning therapy with thiothixene the client
demonstrates muscle rigidity a temperature of 103 F an elevated
serum creatinine phosphokinase level stupor and incontinence
the nurse should notify the physician because these symptoms
are indicative of
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
which of the following increases the risk for neuroleptic
malignant syndrome
dehydration
the nurse is teaching on the effects of antipsychotic medications
to the client and family. which of the following disorders are
extrapyramidal symptoms that may be caused by antipsychotic
drugs select all apply