A patient who has recently begun working at night reports having difficulty staying awake at work. The primary care NP should consider prescribing:
a. caffeine.
b. modafinil (Provigil).
c. methylphenidate (Ritalin).
d. dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine).
B
Modafinil is approved for day/night shift changes in adults as well as narcolepsy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep apnea.
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The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated in the emergency room for a panic attack. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?
A) Stay with the client and portray empathy by trying to mimic the client's state of anxiety. B) Tell the client that you must leave to go report his symptoms to the psychiatrist on duty. C) Tell the client this is an acute exacerbation with a positive prognosis and low morbidity. D) Stay with the client and stress that he is safe and that you will remain with him.
The best solution to a problem is chosen only after you have reviewed all data and _____ possible solutions
a. all c. at least three b. a few d. several
Which term describes the process of dropping medications into the eyes, ears, and nose?
A. place B. inserting C. instillation D. irrigation