Suzanne is started on paroxetine (Paxil), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), for depression. Education regarding her antidepressant includes:
1. SSRIs may take 2 to 6 weeks before she will have maximum drug effects.
2. Red-green color blindness may occur and should be reported.
3. If she experiences dry mouth or heart rates greater than 80, she should stop taking the drug immediately.
4. She should eat lots of food high in fiber to prevent constipation.
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A pregnant woman presents in labor at term, having had no prenatal care. After birth her infant is noted to be small for gestational age with small eyes and a thin upper lip. The infant also is microcephalic
On the basis of her infant's physical findings, this woman should be questioned about her use of which substance during pregnancy? a. Alcohol b. Cocaine c. Heroin d. Marijuana
To maintain asepsis when administering an injection, all parts of the syringe can be handled except the
A. plunger end. B. hub. C. flange. D. outside of the barrel.
The charge nurse is discussing with the new graduate nurse the care planning process for clients admitted to the unit. The graduate nurse correctly identifies the order of the steps of the nursing process as:
1. Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 2. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 3. Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation 4. Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation