Which of the four classes of medications used for panic disorder is considered the safest because of low incidence of side effects and lack of physiologic dependence?
a. Benzodiazepines
b. Tricyclics
c. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
d. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Answer: d. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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While teaching a CPR class, a student in the class asks what the difference is between cardioversion and defibrillation. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Cardioversion is done on a beating heart; defibrillation is not." B) "The difference is the timing of the delivery of the electric current." C) "Defibrillation is synchronized with the electrical activity of the heart; cardioversion is not." D) "Cardioversion is always attempted before defibrillation because it is not as dangerous."
Which of these terms refers to any situation where a person or object is changed or becomes inaccessible?
a. bereavement c. grief b. change d. loss
During antibiotic therapy, the nurse will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of a hypersensitivity reaction. Which of these assessment findings may be an indication of a hypersensitivity reaction?
(Select all that apply.) a. Wheezing b. Diarrhea c. Shortness of breath d. Swelling of the tongue e. Itching f. Black, hairy tongue
A diabetic 68-year-old female patient arrives at the clinic with a history of smoking, hypertension, family history of cardiac disease, COPD, and infrequent exercise
The nurse identifies which of these as the most significant risk factors for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? 1. COPD and family history of cardiac disease 2. Age and gender 3. Sedentary lifestyle and diabetes 4. Hypertension and smoking