An overweight client with a strong family history of obesity desires to be pharmacologically treated for depression. The antidepressant least known for causing weight gain is:
a. fluoxetine
b. nefazodone
c. bupropion
d. mirtazapine
C
Bupropion (trade names Wellbutrin and Zyban) is not known for causing weight gain. It also has no sexual side effects, unlike other antidepressants. However, a major adverse effect is that bupropion can lower a person's seizure threshold.
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A patient with type 1 diabetes reports mixing NPH and regular insulin to allow for one injection. What should the nurse tell the patient?
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A resident is blind. To gain the person's attention, you need to:
a. Approach the person from behind b. Lightly touch the person's arm c. Pet the person's guide dog d. Identify yourself by name and title when you enter the person's room
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false