A client is discontinued from fluoxetine. The nurse correctly understands that a return of signs and symptoms of depression as a result of complete elimination of fluoxetine from the body will MOST likely occur:
a. between 1 and 2 days
b. between 1 and 2 weeks
c. between 2 and 4 weeks
d. between 1 and 2 months
D
Fluoxetine will be completely eliminated from the body between 1 and 2 months after administration of the medication has been discontinued. Fluoxetine's (trade name Prozac) long elimination period is seen as a benefit in situations where a client may miss taking the medication for a day or more. However, it makes it especially difficult when it is necessary to switch to another medication such as an MAOI.
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The nurse is preparing a client for elective surgery. The appropriate description for this type of surgery is:
1. Surgery that involves a high degree of risk. 2. Surgery that normally involves little risk. 3. Surgery that is performed immediately to preserve function. 4. Surgery that is performed to improve the client's life.
At 1000 on 11/14/10, the nurse takes a telephone order for "metoprolol 5 mg intravenously now." What is the latest date and time the nurse will expect the prescriber to countersign the order?
1) 11/14/10 at 1200 2) 11/14/10 at 2200 3) 11/15/10 at 1000 4) 11/16/10 at 1000
A client admitted with acute renal failure progresses from the oliguric to the diuretic phase of the disorder. What primary problems might the nurse expect this client to exhibit?
A. Hypervolemia with dilute urine B. Hypovolemia and electrolyte loss C. Hypervolemia and electrolyte excess D. Hypovolemia with concentrated urine
The reason behind collecting a urine specimen mid-stream is: a. that the urine is initially concentrated in the firstpart of urination
b. to avoid the cells present in the first part ofurination. c. to avoid the sediment present in the first part of urination. d. to prevent contamination.