Lorazepam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline - C 2. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep - D 3. Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid? A. Fluoxetine-lithium B. F...

ATI MED-SURG PROCTORED EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2023 (NEW) WITH REVISED AND FULL 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 9: Pain Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which question asked by the nurse will give the most information about the patient’s metastatic bone cancer pain? a. “How long have you had this pain?” b. “How would you describe your pain?” c. “How much medication do you take for the pain?” d. “How many times a day do you take medication for the pain?” ANS: B 2. A patient...

What is the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacology? correct answersPharmacology incorporates A&P - body systems , Chemistry - how it may interact with other medications, Microbiology - how an abx may work for different diseases, & Pathology - understanding the disease process. What is the meaning of pharmacology? correct answersThe study of medicine. Pharma - medicine Cology - study What are the five drug schedules? correct answersSchedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, S...

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Latest Exam 1| Questions With All Verified Answers 2024 A 22-year-old woman with SAD has significant improvement in anxiety after 14 weeks of treatment with sertraline. How long should she remain on sertraline? A. Discontinue now B. Additional 3 months C. Additional 6 months D. Additional 1-2 years E. Lifetime therapy Correct Answer: C A 23-year-old married white woman comes to the outpatient psychiatric clinic complaining of decreased sleep, decrease...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? A. Digoxin B. Lorazepam C. Atomoxetine D. Ceftriaxone A. Extend the client’s legs above heart level B. Place the client in low fowlers position. C. Instruct the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver D. Apply a dry gauze dressing to the incision.

[MENTAL HEALTH MEDICATION EXAM 2023TITLE] Ativan (Lorazepam) - ANSWER Antianxiety, benzodiazepines - anxiety disorder Ativan (Lorazepam) side effects - ANSWER Depression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea Valium (Diazapam) - ANSWER Anxiolytics, Antianxiety, Benzodiazepine type -anxiety disorder Valium (Diazapam) side effects - ANSWER Transient, mild drowsiness initially, sedation, depression, lethargy, apathy, f...

NR 546 Antipsychotics Table Week 3 Assignments. Drug name Indication Target symptoms: state if positive or negative effect Potency (if noted. receptor occupancy if noted) Neurotransmitter(s) affected Half-life (T1/2), metabolism (CYP 450 enzyme) Notable side effects (associate to pathway or NT) Typical antipsychotics (conventional) Haloperidol Target symptoms: Manifestations of psychotic disorders Tics and vocal utterances in Tourette’s Syndrome Second-line treatment of severe beh...

MILESTONE 2 RETAKE 2023 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ 1. How do you care for a person with schizophrenia?: - reorient them to reality - ensure medication adherence - help the family recognize early s/s 2. What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?: - hallucinations - delusions - disorganized speech - disorganized thinking - disorganized behavior 3. What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?: - flat affect - social withdrawal - lack of motivation - lack o...

Status Epilepticus medication choice: Valium/Diazepam, Lorazepam/Ativan (benzodiazepines) 2. Parkinson’s clinical manifestations o Disease of movement due to lack of dopamine receptors leaving muscle movement altered o Antiparkingson’s medications: levodopa-carbidopa (increases levels of dopamine o Anticholinergics (benzotropine-cogentin): help reduce tremors, rigidity, and improve walking o Clinical Manifestations of Parkinson’s: > Tremor: shaking begins in a hand, pill-rollin...

GI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A patient is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) and a glucocorticoid during chemotherapy treatments. What is the nurse's best action? A.) Call the health care provider and question the order. B.) Only administer the Ativan if the patient seems anxious. C.) Administer the two medications at least 12 hours apart. D.) Administer the medications and assess the patient for relief. - ANSWER D.) Drug combination therapy ...