Sequence the following historical events beginning with the evolution of psychotropic medications
a. SSRI antidepressants were developed.
b. Drugs became available to treat patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
c. Clozapine (Clozaril), the first atypical antipsychotic drug, was marketed.
d. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) was discovered.
A, B, C, D
Evolutionary events in the development of psychotropic drugs changed the care environment for patients with mental illness and had significant effects on the nurse's role.
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A) Increases in the incidence and severity of infections B) Increases in immigration and urbanization C) Growing numbers of older adults who have chronic diseases D) Growing numbers of Americans who have no health insurance
When given an intravenous medication, the patient says to the nurse, "I usually take pills. Why does this medication have to be given in the arm?" What is the nurse's best answer?
a. "The medication will cause fewer adverse effects when given intravenously." b. "The intravenous medication will have delayed absorption into the body's tissues." c. "The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously." d. "There is a lower chance of allergic reactions when drugs are given intravenously."
A patient who is diagnosed with cervical cancer that is classified as Tis, N0, M0 asks the nurse what the letters and numbers mean. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "The cancer involves only the cervix." b. "The cancer cells look almost like normal cells." c. "Further testing is needed to determine the spread of the cancer." d. "It is difficult to determine the original site of the cervical cancer."
A suction cycle for an adult lasts:
a. 5 to 10 seconds. b. 10 to 15 seconds. c. 15 to 20 seconds. d. 20 to 30 seconds.