Which prescription should the nurse recognize would most benefit a client experiencing periods of mania and depression?
A. Atomoxetine (Strattera)
B. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
D. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Answer: D
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A 30-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been very unsteady and has had difficulty in maintaining her balance. Which area of the brain that is related to these findings would concern the nurse?
a. Thalamus b. Brainstem c. Cerebellum d. Extrapyramidal tract
Deficiency of iodine reduces thyroxine production, which causes
a. microcytic anemia. b. fever and dehydration. c. delayed wound healing. d. lethargy and weight gain.
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for staff nurses on cultural influences of childbearing practices. Which topics should the nurse include? Select all that apply
1. Gender of children 2. Number of children 3. Use of contraception 4. Achievement of developmental milestones 5. Pregnancy as an illness or expected condition
What is your immediate concern for C.B. and why?
What will be an ideal response?