Exam 1 Medical surgical (ch. 1,2,6,7,8) with correct answers 2024

A nurse working in an emergency dept. Is caring for a client who has benzodiazepine toxicity due to an overdose. Which actions is the nurses priority? A- administer flumazenil B- identify the clients level of orientation C- infuse iv fluids D- prepare the client for gastric lavage correct answersB- identify the clients level of orientation A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for escitalopram for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? A- i should take the medication on an empty stomach B- i will follow a low-sodium diet while taking this med C- i need to discontinue this med slowly? D- i should not crush this med before swallowing correct answersC- i need to discontinue this med slowly? A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for buspirone to treat anxiety. Which info should the nurse include? A- take this med on an empty stomach B- expect optimal therapeutic effects within 24hr C- take this med when needed for anxiety D- this med has a low risk for dependency correct answersD- this med has a low risk for dependency A nurse is teaching a client who obsessive compulsive disorder and has a new prescription for paroxetine which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. It can take several weeks before you feel like the medication is helping B. Take the medication just before bedtime to promote sleep C. you should take the medication when needed for obsessive urges D. Monitor for weight gain while taking this medication correct answersA. It can take several weeks before you feel like the medication is helping A nurse is caring for a client who takes peroxidation to treat post dramatic stress disorder he reports that he grinds his teeth during the night the nurse should identify which of the following interventions to manage bruxism (select all that apply) A. Concurrent administration of buspirone B. administration of a different SSRI C. use of a mouth guard D. changing to a different class of anti-depressant medication E. increasing the dose of paroxetine correct answersA,C,D A nurse is providing instructions to a client has been experiencing insomnia and has a new prescription for to Maza Pam the nurse should inform the client that which of the following manifestations are adverse affects (select all apply ) A. Incoordination B. Hypertension