Insomnia and weight loss are common side effects for psychostimulantants.
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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a. Discontinue the infusion immediately. b. Reduce the infusion rate gradually until the adverse effects subside. c. Administer the medication by rapid IV infusion to reduce these effects. d. Nothing; these are expected side effects of this medication.
A nurse is assessing activity tolerance of a patient. Which areas will the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skeletal abnormalities b. Emotional factors c. Pregnancy status d. Race e. Age
Which intervention demonstrates that the nurse understands the risk factors for the com-mission of violent crimes?
a. Reinforcement of anger management skills b. Substance abuse rehabilitation counseling c. Community focused depression screenings d. Counseling for adult victims of child abuse
A 54-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital in the final stage of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Which of the following manifestations of CLL would the nurse expect to find while collecting admission data?
a. Nausea and vomiting b. Hypotension and alopecia c. Cervical lymphadenopathy and chest pain d. Fever and abnormal bleeding