You are working in a mental health clinic. Your patient is bipolar in a manic phase. Your assessment includes a review of current medications. Which medication may enhance mania as a side effect?
A) Beta blockers
B) Birth control pills
C) MAO inhibitors
D) Methyldopa
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with the diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Arterial blood gasses (ABGs) revealed an elevated pH and decreased PaCO2 . The patient is becoming fatigued, and the health care provider orders a repeat ABG. The nurse anticipates the following results a. elevated pH and decreased PaCO2 b. elevated pH and elevated PaCO2 c. decreased pH and decreased PaCO2 d. decreased pH and elevated PaCO2
The client has had several episodes of laryngitis following an upper respiratory infection. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for clarification regarding the causes and treatment of acute laryngitis?
A. "I knew I would get laryngitis this time because I cheered for hours at the ball game." B. "At the first hint of laryngitis, I whisper instead of talking in my regular voice." C. "I suck on throat lozenges to keep my mouth and throat from getting so dry." D. "When laryngitis starts, I quit smoking until all symptoms are gone."
Long-term care patients often may bring pieces of their own furniture with them
True False