A patient diagnosed with depression who has reported vague suicidal ideation will stay at home, have close family supervision, and make weekly visits to the health care provider
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is prescribed. What is the benefit of bupropion in this scenario?
a. It has antianxiety properties as well as antidepressant effects.
b. It lowers the seizure threshold to a lesser extent than TCAs.
c. There is reduced potential for lethal overdose.
d. It stimulates appetite and weight gain.
C
Bupropion has no lethal-overdose potential, making it well suited for use in outpatient treatment of depression. Bupropion has a narrow therapeutic index but is far less lethal than TCAs or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). However, it might cause agitation, anxiety, seizures, anorexia, and weight loss.
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A) Prevents IV infiltration B) Minimizes discomfort/burning C) Minimizes potential for clot release D) Prevents dislodging the venous access device
Which of the following statements suggests that the use of mobile devices in the health care setting can enhance patient care?
1. Personal access to patient's home address 2. Portable devices have a finite amount of space to receive instantaneous lab results. 3. The elimination of paper copies of lab reports 4. The elimination of a unit secretary position since all data is housed on the mobile device
The community nurse is working with a client whose only child is eight months old. Which statement does the nurse expect the mother to make?
1. "I have a lot more time to myself than I thought I would have." 2. "My confidence level in my parenting is higher than I anticipated." 3. "I am constantly tired. I feel like I could sleep for a week." 4. "My baby likes everyone, and never fusses when she's held by a stranger."
A model is:
a. an assumption. b. an abstract statement. c. a conceptual framework. d. a researched statement.