When caring for a patient with a sleep-wake disorder, the nurse notes that the patient takes an MAO inhibitor for depression. Which medication prescription should the nurse question? (Select all that apply.)
1. Zaleplon (Sonata)
2. Zolpidem (Ambien)
3. Mirtazapine (Remeron)
4. Nortriptyline (Aventyl)
5. Chloral hydrate (Noctec)
3. Mirtazapine (Remeron)
4. Nortriptyline (Aventyl)
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A community health nurse is working with several Native American groups in Arizona. Which of the following would the nurse be most likely to find?
A) The value of competition B) Respect for advancing age and elders C) Focus of living on the future D) Frequent discussions
Significant complications such as sudden death due to cardiac dysrhythmia or respiratory depression are associated with the use of
1. alcohol. 2. cocaine. 3. inhalants. 4. hallucinogens.
A type of group that is stable, meets periodically, has an identified purpose, and is part of the organizational structure is called a:
a. club. b. committee. c. group. d. meeting.
The patient is exhibiting abnormal posturing to stimuli. Which findings would the nurse document as decerebrate posturing? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The arms are rigidly extended. 2. The toes are pointed downward. 3. The teeth are clenched. 4. The chin is held against the chest. 5. The arms are hypersupinated.