NR548 Week 8 Questions and Answers Rated A, Guide

NR548 Week 8 Questions and Answers Rated A, Guide A patient being treated for depression is preparing for discharge. A patient is prescribed the TCA, desipramine (Norpramin) and is scheduled to have outpatient psychiatric visits. The patient reports, "They only gave me a 1-week supply of my antidepressant medication." Select the nurse's best reply. "It will save you money if the drug does not work well for your symptoms." "This is a way of ensuring that you come in for your follow-up appointments." "Prescribing a small amount addresses our concerns for your safety." "Federal law limits the amount of drug you may receive at one time." "Prescribing a small amount addresses our concerns for your safety." The nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who was started on a MAOI for depression. Which of the following compounds must the patient avoid consuming? Salt Potassium Tyramine Vitamin K Tyramine The nurse received report on his assigned patients. The following patients have recently started on antidepressants and are experiencing some adverse effects. Which patient is of highest priority for the nurse to assess? The SNRI, venlafaxine (Effexor) - anorexia and sweating The SSRI, sertraline (Celexa) - nausea and diarrhea The TCA, amitriptyline (Elavil) - sleepiness and constipation The MAOI, tranylcypromine (Parnate) - hypertension and vomiting The MAOI, tranylcypromine (Parnate) - hypertension and vomiting Lorazepam 1.5 mg is prescribed prn at bedtime for insomnia. Lorazepam is available in 1 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse bring to the patient at bedtime? 1 tablet 0.5 tablet 2 tablets 1.5 tablets 1.5 tablets Patient compliance with antidepressant drug therapy is most likely to be increased if the nurse explains which of the following topics: