A patient is to be switched from fluoxetine (Prozac) to isocarboxazid (Marplan). What patient education is recommended when changing to fluoxetine (Prozac)?
A) Wait 5 days before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)
B) Wait 1 week before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)
C) Wait 2 weeks before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)
D) Wait 5 weeks before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)
D
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A group of community leaders are planning to evaluate their organization's structure. What should the population nurse encourage the leaders to examine during this evaluation? (Select all that apply.)
1. If resources have been effectively mobilized. 2. If resources have been appropriately allocated. 3. If community leaders are able to foster participation. 4. If the structure facilitates decision-making participation. 5. If community leaders are able to facilitate problem resolution.
A patient is having an eye examination. The ophthalmologist is looking inside the patient's eye with a hand-held instrument. What instrument is he using to perform this procedure?
A) A slit lamp B) An indirect ophthalmoscope C) An Ishihara plate D) A direct ophthalmoscope
To maintain a therapeutic relationship with a client who has a borderline personality disorder, which is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Be firm, consistent, and understanding and focus on specific behaviors. B) Provide an unstructured environment for the client to promote self-expression. C) Use an authoritarian approach so this client will learn to conform to the rules of society. D) Record, but ignore, marked shifts in mood, suicidal threats, and temper displays.
Several of a nursing student's classmates have enrolled in an NCLEX-PNÆ review course that will take place over the following weekend
The student is considering joining them, but is unsure whether the course is worthwhile, both in terms of time and money. Which characteristic of the course should prompt the student to avoid enrolling in the review course? A) The course will be presented by DVD with an instructor accessible by e-mail. B) The organizers of the course are practical nurses who work in acute care. C) The course has testimonials from individuals who have previously taken it. D) The course is structured around the Category of Client Needs.