RN LEARNING SYSTEM MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE QUIZ LATEST UPDATE

RN LEARNING SYSTEM MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE QUIZ LATEST UPDATE A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a female client who has an anxiety disorder and a new prescription for lorazepam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? "This medication can be safely taken during pregnancy." "This medication must be discontinued by gradual tapering over time." "An extra dose of the medication can be taken at bedtime if you experience insomnia." "You should monitor your blood glucose levels closely while taking the medication." - CORRECT ANSWER "This medication must be discontinued by gradual tapering over time." Rapid withdrawal from lorazepam has been associated with manifestations of withdrawal, such as anxiousness, sleeplessness, and irritability. It is discontinued by gradually tapering it off over time to avoid any adverse responses. lorazepam (Ativan): central nervous system agent; anxiolytic; sedative-hypnotic; potent benzodiazepine A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has been taking lithium carbonate for several months. Which of the following level should the nurse recognizes the therapeutic lithium level? 1.2 mEq/L 1.6 mEq/L 2.0 mEq/L 2.5 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWER 1.2 mEq/L A lithium level of 1.2 mEq/L is within the expected reference range. Clients taking lithium should drink six to eight glasses of water a day to maintain a normal state of hydration. Clients should also consume an adequate amount of sodium to prevent lithium toxicity. (Chapt 26 Bipolar and Related Disorders) Normal Lithium Range 0.6 to 1.5 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?