David is a 34-year-old patient who is starting on paroxetine (Paxil) for depression. David's education regarding his medication would include:
1. Paroxetine may cause intermittent diarrhea.
2. He may experience sexual dysfunction beginning a month after he starts therapy.
3. He may have constipation and he should increase fluids and fiber.
4. Paroxetine has a long half-life so he may occasionally skip a dose.
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A) A 46-year-old female who has been in a monogamous relationship for 9 years B) A 22-year-old heterosexual male who has had one relationship for 2 years C) A 34-year-old female who has donated blood on several occasion D) A 26-year-old inmate who receives tattoos in prison
A patient is in the urgent care center after experiencing a black widow spider bite. The nurse prepares to give which product to treat this injury?
a. Live vaccine b. Antivenins or antisera c. Tetanus immune globulin d. Active immunizing drug
________________________is a federal law intended to protect patients from being transferred against their wishes to another hospital
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The nurse is preparing a 23-year-old female client for surgery. The nurse should anticipate which diagnostic test to be prescribed for this client?
1. Pregnancy test 2. EEG 3. EKG 4. Pulmonary function tests