A patient with which disorder would most likely benefit from taking St. John's wort?
a. Suicidal depression
b. Hypomanic symptoms
c. Mild depressive symptoms
d. Panic disorder with agoraphobia
C
Research has found St. John's wort to be effective in treating mild to moderate depression. St. John's wort has not been found to be effective in treatment of severe depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorders.
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A. Aggressive screening for sexually transmitted infections B. Assisting with procedures related to conception C. Providing information on increased cancer risks D. Using questions that do not assume sexual orientation
When assessing for evidence of intravenous drug use, besides checking the antecubital space, the nurse checks:
a. the chest over the heart. c. the nose. b. the trunk. d. in the scrotal area.
Which assessment finding for a 33-year-old female patient admitted with Graves' disease requires the most rapid intervention by the nurse?
a. Bilateral exophthalmos b. Heart rate 136 beats/minute c. Temperature 103.8° F (40.4° C) d. Blood pressure 166/100 mm Hg
When assisting a patient in a wet cast to turn in bed, you should
A. instruct the patient to pick up the cast and move it. B. cover the cast with the blanket. C. handle the cast only with the palms of your hands. D. keep the casted area lower than the rest of the body.