The nurse was considering melatonin supplements for an older patient with a sleep disturbance but realized this action would be contraindicated because of the patient's medications
Which medications interact with melatonin? (Select all that apply.)
A) Warfarin
B) Salicylates
C) Antipsychotics
D) Antidepressants
E) Immunosuppressants
A, C, D, E
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Melatonin supplements interact with immunosuppressants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and warfarin. Salicylates are not documented as interacting with melatonin supplements.
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a. "ECT treatments take about 1 hour." b. "You will most likely receive between 6 and 12 treatments over several weeks." c. "ECT often is used as one of the first treatments for major depression." d. "ECT treatments help your depression by decreasing levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine."
A nurse is giving a presentation on emotional intelligence for a local nursing organization. The nurse will be discussing a number of the competencies that exist within emotional intelligence
Which of the following is not one of those competencies? a. self-regulation c. self-esteem b. self-awareness d. empathy
A nurse administering promethazine for a patient's nausea understands the risks of IV administration include:
A. May lead to gangrene and amputation of affected limb B. Necrosis to the vein C. Spasms of blood vessels D. Swelling to vein and tissues E. Caustic impact to the intima of the vein
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A) COPD and respiratory distress. B) prolonged irritation. C) asthma. D) exposure to a pathogen.