Your patient with major depression tells you he suffers from urinary retention. Which medication would be most likely to cause this?
A.
Amitriptyline
B.
Duloxetine
C.
Carbamazepine
D.
Ritalin
ANS: A
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and is known to cause anticholinergic effects such as urinary retention.
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A) Hot skin with a capillary refill of 1 to 2 seconds B) Absence of feeling, capillary refill of 4 to 5 seconds, and cool skin C) Pain, diaphoresis, and erythema D) Jaundiced skin, weakness, and capillary refill of 3 seconds
Routine newborn screening reveals that an infant has a genetic defect. In which situation does a potential legal issue arise?
1. The mother says, "I didn't give my permission for any genetic testing." 2. The father says, "I think my uncle had a genetic problem." 3. The mother says, "Would you write down exactly which test my baby did not pass?" 4. The father says, "Can I hold my baby now?"
You are going to assist with a physical exam. You can do which of the following?
a. Collect supplies and equipment. b. Explain the procedure to the person. c. Administer pain medication before the exam. d. Obtain the person's informed consent.
The nurse frequently assesses the older adult who is on a psychotropic drug for an overdose because:
a. older adults are less active. b. the older adult has less cognitive capabilities. c. brain receptors have become hypersensitive. d. receptor sites have lower perfusion.