A patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has not responded to psychotherapeutic management. The health care provider is likely to prescribe a drug from which classification?
a. Mood stabilizer
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant
c. Typical antipsychotic
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant
B
There is some evidence that SSRIs might be effective as adjunctive treatment of bulimia. The other drugs would not be considered appropriate.
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The nurse is developing a handout for clients in a healthcare provider's office. The nurse includes which focus area in this handout to emphasize current changes in the health care delivery system?
1. Class recommendations for diabetics concerning insulin administration A2.Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control outlining plans to manage outbreaks of disease, eradicating the use of toxins. 2. Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control outlining plans to manage outbreaks of disease, eradicating the use of toxins. 3. Resources available to treat chronic pain. 4. Class listings for exercise classes available in the community.
Which type of storage document is most accurate and improves access to records?
1. Immediate entry of data into automated systems 2. Films of old records converted from old client paper records 3. Document imaging and scanning of old client paper records 4. Original paper records from old client charts
A client is experiencing symptoms associated with severe psoriasis. The nurse will prepare to administer which medications for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Betamethasone 2. Hydrocortisone acetate 3. Fludrocortisone 4. Metyrapone 5. Mitotane
One danger in using nonfood supplementation of nutrients is:
a. increased absorption of all vitamins. b. development of pregnancy-induced hypertension. c. increased caloric intake. d. toxic effects on the fetus.