The category of drugs that treat manic phase of bipolar disorder are called _______________
ANS:
mood stabilizers
Mood stabilizers work biochemically to control manic behavior and include lithium as well as some anticonvulsants.
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A patient is administered atropine to increase the heart rate. What is the action of atropine?
A) It blocks the parasympathetic vagal stimulation. B) It exacerbates the parasympathetic vagal stimulation. C) It provides long-acting antihistamine blockage. D) It blocks cell wall synthesis of gram-negative bacilli.
The nurse includes the family in patient care to maintain the family's _____
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The hospitalized client has an order for Tylenol 325 mg 2 tablets every 4 hours prn temperature over 101°F. The client complains of a headache. Can the nurse legally administer Tylenol to treat the headache?
1. Yes, since Tylenol is used both for fever and headache. 2. No, not unless the client also has a temperature over 101°F. 3. Yes, but the nurse should document the reason why the medication was administered as a temperature elevation. 4. Yes, since the medication is available over the counter, an order is not required.
The nurse is caring for a woman at 28 weeks gestation with a history of preterm delivery. Which of the following laboratory data should the nurse carefully assess in relation to this diagnosis?
A) Human relaxin levels B) Amniotic fluid levels C) Alpha-fetoprotein levels D) Fetal fibronectin levels