The nurse is caring for a patient who was referred to a psychiatrist for treatment of a severe anxiety disorder. What medication does the nurse consider appropriate for this patient?
A) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 25 mg three times daily orally
B) Benztropine (Cogentin) 2 mg twice daily orally
C) Clozapine (Clozaril) 200 mg twice daily orally
D) Paroxetine (Paxil) 10 mg once daily orally
D
Feedback:
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor indicated for the treatment of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, bulimia, premenstrual dysphoria disorder, posttraumatic stress disorders, social phobias, and social anxiety disorders. Chlorpromazine and clozapine are antipsychotic medications whereas benztropine is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease. None of these would be appropriate options to treat anxiety disorders.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is assigned to care for a child in a spica cast for a fractured femur suffered in an automobile accident. The child's father was driving the car, which was badly damaged
In assessing the family, the nurse learns that the father just recently lost his job and the mother has been working through a "temp" agency. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this family? A) Disabled Family Coping related to the effects of multiple simultaneous stressors B) Interrupted Family Processes related to child with a significant disability requiring alteration in family functioning C) Caregiver Role Strain related to a child with a disability and the associated financial burden D) Impaired Social Interaction (parent and child) related to the lack of family or respite support
The nurse knows that being able to tell time helps a child become more independent. At which age should the nurse expect a school-age child to begin to tell time?
A) 6 years old B) 7 years old C) 8 years old D) 9 years old
When discussing dietary recommendations with a healthy 20-year-old client who wants to improve eating habits, a key recommendation the nurse could make based on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines would be: (Select all that apply.)
1. Limit alcoholic beverages to 4 drinks/day. 2. Consume less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids. 3. Limit sodium intake to 2,300mg/day. 4. Choose fiber rich fruits, vegetables, and grains often. 5. Only drink beer on the weekends and avoid liquor.
The nurse in a family practice clinic notices that more children than adults are being seen with upper respiratory infections. The nurse understands that respiratory infections are more common in children because:
a. Children have larger air passages than adults b. Children are less likely to have involvement of the other parts of the respiratory tract c. Children have more narrowing on inflammation d. Infection of the larynx is not a common problem for children