The nurse instructs a patient about monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors before discharge. The nurse tells the patient to avoid certain foods and beverages while she is on the MAO inhibitors because they could cause which problems?
a. An increase in appetite, leading to obesity
b. Severe psychosis
c. An increase in depressive behavior
d. Sudden and severe hypertension
ANS: D
Sudden and severe hypertension can result when MAO inhibitors are used with certain foods and beverages containing tyramine and other vasopressor amines.
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A) Request that the healthcare provider prescribe an appetite stimulant. B) Request a dietician to discuss the client's dietary preferences. C) Encourage the client to eat the food provided on the meal trays. D) Explain that the client will be returning home soon and can resume a preferred diet.
A middle-aged female patient has been offered testing for HIV/AIDS upon admission to the hospital for an unrelated health problem
The nurse observes that the patient is visibly surprised and embarrassed by this offer. How should the nurse best respond? A) "Most women with HIV don't know they have the disease. If you have it, it's important we catch it early." B) "This testing is offered to every adolescent and adult regardless of their lifestyle, appearance or history." C) "The rationale for this testing is so that you can begin treatment as soon as testing comes back, if it's positive." D) "You're being offered this testing because you are actually in the prime demographic for HIV infection."
When assessing an individual for sexual dysfunctions, it is most therapeutic for the nurse to do what?
A) Frame questions in a way that normalizes a wide range of sexual behaviors and problems, and use terms the client will understand. B) Use his or her experience as a background for selecting specific questions, and ask questions with which the nurse is most familiar and comfortable. C) Assume that most clients are fairly comfortable with discussing their sexuality, especially if they are married. D) Avoid addressing various lifestyle concerns because this can cause a great deal of discomfort and even shutdown during the interview.
When you work as a nursing assistant, you must follow the chain of command. This means that you would report directly to
A. The Board of Directors. B. An RN or LPN. C. The Clinical Nurse Specialist. D. The Director of Nursing.