A patient asks the nurse why the prescriber is changing his anxiety medication from lorazepam (Ativan) to sertaline (Zoloft). What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Sertraline is a stronger drug and will do a better job of controlling your anxiety."
b. "Sertraline has milder side effects and a decreased risk for drug dependence."
c. "Sertraline acts much faster to get the symptoms of your anxiety under control."
d. "Sertraline can be taken only when needed to control symptoms of anxiety."
B
Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This class of drugs has milder side effects and a much lower likelihood of developing drug dependence than benzodiazepines such as lora-zepam. However, it takes 3 to 5 weeks for symptoms of anxiety to improve and must be taken on a daily basis.
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a. meats. b. fruits. c. cereals. d. vegetables.
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a. conversion of glucose to glycogen. b. the breakdown of glucose to provide energy. c. the synthesis of protein from amino acids. d. use of enzymes to digest protein and re-lease amino acids.
Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis of the type of headache?
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When assessing infant reflexes the nurse documents a startled response and extension of the arms and legs as being which reflex?
A) Fencing B) Moro C) Tonic neck D) Rooting