Methylphenidate Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Drug Name (include if IR, XR, ODT, LA) Indication (include approved ages) Neurotransmitter(s) Affected Target Symptoms Short-acting, intermediateacting or long-acting. Duration of action, peak (if noted) Notable side effects /Patient education instructions Methylphenidate (D/L) (Concerta, Ritalin) -Dopamine, norepinephrine inhibitor and releaser (DNRIRe), stimulant, FDA approved for ADHD in children and adults (ages vary based on formulations), narcolepsy. Off-label for trea...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM (2022-2023) 1. A nurse is preparing to meet with a client who was recently admitted to an outpatient mental health facility…. Should the nurse plan to take during the working phase of the nurse client relationship? a. Inform the client about the confidentiality issues b. Assist the client to make changes in her behavior c. Identify the goals that the client achieved during the relationship d. Discuss the clients’ responsibilities for the relationship ...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM (2022-2023) 1. A nurse is preparing to meet with a client who was recently admitted to an outpatient mental health facility…. Should the nurse plan to take during the working phase of the nurse client relationship? a. Inform the client about the confidentiality issues b. Assist the client to make changes in her behavior c. Identify the goals that the client achieved during the relationship d. Discuss the clients’ responsibilities for the relationship ...

NUR2407 / NUR 2407 Pharmacology Exam 1 2023 Rasmussen. What nursing intervention is appropriate for a 70-year-old female patient receiving lithium? - Monitor Fluid and Sodium Intake A nurse is caring fora patient who is taking lithium for mania. The nurse’s assessment includes a notation of a lithium serum level of 2.4 mEq/L. The nurse anticipates seeing what? - clonic movements •serum levels of 2-2.5 mEq/L may produce ataxia, clonic movements, possible seizures and hypotension* The n...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology For Professional Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint (2 sets) 2023 With Revised Correct Answers. Half-life- time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced by one-half handwritten orders- A prescription for medications/ referrals Application of Pharmacology in Patient care= (1) pre-administration assessment, (2) dosage and administration, (3) evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects, (4) minimizing adverse effects, (5) minimizing adverse inte...

A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has a borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate into the plan of care? a. discuss the appropriate use of assertive behavior with the client b. encourage the client to attend weekly support group meetings c. assist the client to maintain awareness of her thoughts and feelings d. implement measures to prevent intentional self-inflicted injury ...

Nurs 660 Exam 4 with complete Solutions updated version 2023 Graded A+ 1 Stiles Lecture-Summer Chapter 13: ADHD 1) Methylphenidate and amphetamine work by increasing the intrasynaptic levels of both norepinephrine and dopamine 2) Monitor for palpitations, chest pain and syncope; vital signs who are on ADHD meds 3) Where do hyperactive symptoms of ADHD originate from? Pre-frontal motor cortex (p. 472, several questions on the origin of sx so then you can match the medication) 4) Where ...

Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - Correct Answer-Uses: Conscious sedation S/E: Dizzy Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression PT teaching: Safety Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - Correct Answer-Uses: Insomnia S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - Correct Answer-Uses: Minor procedure S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, stinging, bradycardia Nursing c...

A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows that the next step would be which of the following? Selected Answer: B. Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI.  Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients ...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH A 2019 PROCTORED EXAM 70 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS well HIGHLITED 1. A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate in the plan of care? a. discuss the appropriate use of assertive behavior with the client b. encourage the client to attend weekly support group meetings c. assist the client to maintain awareness of her thoughts and ...