Which life span consideration applies to the use of antidepressants in children?
A. Fluoxetine (Prozac) may cause drowsiness and excessive sleeping in children.
B. Children taking venlafaxine (Effexor) may have excessive bone growth.
C. Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicide in children and adolescents.
D. Children have slower metabolism of drugs such as escitalopram (Lexapro).
Answer: C. Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicide in children and adolescents.
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An emergency department nurse assesses a client with ketoacidosis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse correlate with this condition?
a. Increased rate and depth of respiration b. Extremity tremors followed by seizure activity c. Oral temperature of 102 ° F (38.9 ° C) d. Severe orthostatic hypotension
The mother of a late school-age female client voices concern to the nurse regarding her daughter's breast development and breast tenderness. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate to the client's mother?
1. "I understand your concern. Your daughter is very young for breasts to be developing. Children this age are not equipped to deal with these changes." 2. "I will let her primary care provider know that an exam is necessary due to your daughter's symptoms." 3. "I wouldn't worry about it unless the tenderness continues or worsens." 4. "Breast enlargement and tenderness is common for children of this age, but I will inform her primary care provider of your concerns."
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not impose the same guidelines on __________ as it does on prescription drugs
a. Chiropractic treatment b. Dietary supplements c. Homeopathic treatments d. Hypnotic therapy
Which of the following statements best summarizes Lillian Wald's achievements?
a. She suggested new nursing specialties. b. She demonstrated how to improve health in communities. c. She gave expert clinical nursing care to her clients. d. She was appointed a national nursing leader.