Which antidepressant medications are commonly used in the elderly because of diminished risk of adverse effects?
a. monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
b. tricyclic antidepressants
c. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
d. barbiturates
C
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are generally preferred as a first-line pharmacological treatment of depression in the elderly. SSRIs have a low risk of adverse effects than other antidepressants.
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a. Atazanavir (Reytaz) b. Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon) c. Maraviroc (Selzentry) d. Darunavir (Prezista)
A rare malignancy will require the amputation of an adolescent client's leg. The client refuses the surgery, stating: "I would rather die than have my leg amputated." What information should the nurse use to plan future interventions for this cl
1. The knowledge that adolescents are very concerned about body image 2. Concern about need for education regarding the danger of delaying surgery 3. The fact that the parents will have the ultimate decision about surgery 4. The ability of the adolescent to understand medical terminology
The nurse is caring for a female adolescent client diagnosed with depression and substance abuse. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
A) Determine if the client is experiencing hyperactivity. B) Ask her if she is having thoughts of harming herself. C) Determine if the client is exhibiting Wernicke's syndrome. D) Ask the client if she has had problems with excessive anxiety.
At approximately _____ weeks of gestation, lecithin is forming on the alveolar surfaces, the eyelids open, and the fetus measures approximately 27 cm crown to rump and weighs approximately 1110 g
a. 20 c. 28 b. 24 d. 30