Consider these medications: carbamazepine (Tegretol), lamotrigine (Lamictal), gabapentin (Neurontin). Which medication below also belongs with this group?
a. Galantamine (Reminyl)
b. Valproate (Depakote)
c. Buspirone (BuSpar)
d. Tacrine (Cognex)
B
The medications listed in the stem are mood stabilizers, anticonvulsant types. Valproate (Depakote) is also a member of this group. The distracters are drugs for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and anxiety.
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A) Free flow of energy B) Stimulates the release of endorphins C) A means of therapeutic touch D) No therapeutic effects with this technique
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a. Administering an antitussive medication b. Administering an antiemetic medication c. Increasing fluids to 2 L/day if tolerated d. Having the client cough and deep breathe hourly
Which of the following are the three subtheories of Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit theory? (Select all that apply.)
a. Self care b. Self-care deficit c. Self-actualization d. Nursing system e. Cultural care
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The client has correctly learned that this would require taking the medication in the form of: a. capsules b. injections c. liquids d. pills