The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for comorbid eating and affective disorders. For which medication would the nurse expect to prepare a patient teaching plan?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Diazepam (Valium)
c. Lorazepam (Ativan)
d. Lithium
ANS: A
SSRIs are effective in treatment of depression and have been found to be useful in treatment of eating disorders. Benzodiazepines like Valium and Ativan are used for anxiety reduction. Lithium is used for bipolar disorder.
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In examining the following parts of the body, the best approach in doing the exam on this age child would be to do the exam in which of the following orders? The provider would examine the: A) head and neck; eyes; ears; nose, mouth then the back and extremities. B) back and extremities; eyes, ears, nose, mouth then the head and neck. C) back and extremities; head and neck then the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. D) eyes, ears, nose, mouth, back and extremities then the head and neck.