The two types of medications that are most often used for people who have emotional or behavioral problems are:
A. neuroleptics and antipsychotics.
B. antianxiety drugs and antipsychotics.
C. antianxiety drugs and antidepressants.
D. neuroleptics and anticonvulsants.
Answer: C
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a. Changes the health care delivery to increasing numbers of elders b. Mandates gerontological certification for nurses who care for elders c. Standardizes gerontological nursing practice among various organizations d. Ensures minimum gerontological competencies for all graduating students
The nurse instructing a patient in deep breathing and coughing directs the patient to (place the options in the appropriate sequence):
1. place the hand on the abdomen to check rise and fall. 2. inhale through the nose, pause 1 to 3 seconds, and then exhale. 3. assume a high Fowler's position. 4. take 4 to 6 deep breaths. 5. cough deeply.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding supervision?
a. Supervision is guidance and oversight per-taining to a specific delegated nursing task. b. Supervision is being responsible and answerable for behaviors, actions, or inactions of self or others under the context of delegation. c. Supervision is the right to act or command the actions and behavior of others. d. Supervision is the obligation that occurs when one accepts an assignment.
The nurse is planning care for a postpartum client. Which data in the client's history increase the risk for postpartum depression? Select all that apply
1. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) 2. Bipolar disorder 3. Premenstural dysphoric disorder (PMDD) 4. Recent relocation to a new city 5. Family history of hypertension