A woman reports bloating, anxiety, irritability, and feeling depressed before each of her monthly menstrual cycles. What medication classification does the healthcare professional educate this woman on?
a. NSAIDs
b. Estrogen
c. SSRIs
d. Progesterone
Ans: c. SSRIs
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The nurse is providing care of a client who ignores the urge to defecate when at work. The client states, "I don't like to have a bowel movement anywhere but at home." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "This is a common practice, and it will strengthen the reflex later." B) "You will get the urge later, so you should not worry about it." C) "If you continue to ignore the urge to defecate, it can lead to problems." D) "It is better to suppress the urge than to suffer embarrassment at work."
Because aspirin can be purchased without a prescription order form, it is called a(n):
a. prescription drug. c. legend drug. b. over-the-counter drug. d. illicit drug.
Before a nurse delegates a task to you, the nurse must know which of the following?
a. Whether you have met the person before or not b. If you are willing to perform the task c. How long your shift is for the day d. What your role is in the agency
Which of the following statements made by a client's family is the most reliable for use in the evaluation of a client's outcome?
1. "Mom has been eating 90% of all of her meals since she's been home." 2. "My daughter is in much less pain now that she is going to physical therapy." 3. "My husband has been less depressed since he's been on that antidepressant pill." 4. "Mom has been so much better since she's been able to get up and walk by her-self."