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Susan has been diagnosed with GAD. She has been prescribed a
benzodiazepine. These types of drugs help to relieve anxiety by:
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Enhancing the effectiveness of Blocking the effects of a
a neurotransmitter GABA. neurotransmitter Dopamine
Reducing the activity of a Inhibiting the release of a
neurotransmitter Serotonin neurotransmitter Norepinephrine
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It is important to warn a client against combining alcohol with an
anti-depressant drug because the combination may result in:
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, Cns excitation CNS depression
Cns stimulation Fever
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The irreversible antipsychotic affect that includes facial grimacing,
lipsmacking, and tongue intrusion is called:
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tardive dyskinesia Alprazolam (Xanax)
Triazolam (Halcion) CNS depression
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A client is prescribed valproic acid (Depakote). It is important that
the nurse teaches a client that:
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Valproic acid is safe for individuals Valproic acid is recommended for
with kidney disease those with respiratory issues
Valproic acid must be avoided
Valproic acid can be used by by anyone with liver disease
anyone with heart conditions (hepatic disease) or poor liver
function
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Mike has a 16-year-old who is suffering from major depression. He
complains of lack of energy and says, "sometimes I wish I were
dead". His physician prescribed an Anti-depressant. Mike has been
taking this medication for about three weeks and tells his parents
that he feels as though his energy is "coming back". Based on this
information, Mike's nurse should alert his parents to assess Mike for
signs and symptoms of which of the following?
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Weight Loss Anxiety
Syncope Self-injury