Study Guide Questions For Final (47 Terms).

A patient with a history of GAD has been admitted with exacerbated COPD. It is of greatest priority to consult with the prescriber regarding continuation of which drug, if the patient has been taking the drug at home? a. Alprazolam b. Buspirone c. Duloxetine d. Paroxetine {Ans: a}The nurse has received a start of shift report on patient who have recently been prescribed antidepressant medications and are experiencing the following adverse effects. What patient is of highest priority for the nurse to assess? a. Amitriptyline - sleep and constipation b. Fluoxetine- nausea and diarrhea c. Tranylcypromine (Parnate)- headache and vomiting d. Venlafaxine- anorexia and sweating {Ans: c}What nursing action is appropriate when a parent calls the pediatrician's office statin that his 15-month-old child just ingested an unknown quantity of children's chewable Tylenol tablets? a. Assess for the presence of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diaphoresis. b. Direct the parent to seek immediate medical care for the child. c. Make the appointment for the child to be seen as soon as possible. d. Take the opportunity to teach the parent about childproofing his home. {Ans: b}What would not be an appropriate reason for the nurse to administer an