Fluoxetine (prozac) SATA - ✔✔ Weight gain, suicidal tendencies, aspirin- GI bleed
Clonazepam (benzo) Further education is needed if patient states
... [Show More] what? SATA - ✔✔ Cannot stop taking abruptly, safe because there are no side effects, Don't need to worry about taking OTC medications with it
Clonazepam- Which lab test would you want to monitor? - ✔✔ CBC & LFT
Implement for dying patients (SATA) - ✔✔ Allowing patients to voice their fears, can get them on good pain program so they are not in pain while dying, assess for hopelessness and loneliness and offer assistance.
New patient admitted on mental health unit. They have panic/anxiety disorder. What would be some interventions to help decrease the patient's anxiety? (SATA) - ✔✔ Administering anti-anxiety medication (end in PAM!) find therapy that reduces stress such as aromatherapy, cognitive therapy, help them identify their strengths and weaknesses.
What symptoms to look for in substance abuse? (SATA) - ✔✔ Rapid changes in mood and demeanor, Neglect and personal hygiene, continues to use despite negative consequences.
Substance abuse, and you are planning group therapy. What would you want to base group therapy on? (SATA) - ✔✔ Isolation from your job or relationships, missing a lot of work, Increase in accidents
Clonazepam-teaching patient, - ✔✔ Dr. may order lab to test liver function
Clonazepam, what information would you give to the patient? - ✔✔ Prescribed as needed basis, not on regular schedule.
PTSD is elevated and normally takes alprazolam (Xanax). They can get it PRN. What would you do? - ✔✔ Monitor for jaundice and sore throat-give meds
Administering Buspar (buspirone-not a controlled medication) Which intervention would you take when giving this medication? - ✔✔ Monitor for dizziness
Generalized anxiety disorder. What would you ask the patient? - ✔✔ Do you find it difficult to control your anxiety?
Patient is sweating, having hard time breathing, has numbness, and has pins and needles through the body. Which medication would you want to give this patient? - ✔✔ Lorazepam
Patient who has constricted pupils, euphoria, respiratory depression, and drowsiness. Which would you treat first? - ✔✔ Respiratory Depression
Patient is going through alcohol withdrawal. Patient has developed seizures through this withdrawal, what medication would you give them? - ✔✔ Lorazepam (Benzodiazepine)
Patient has lost lbs in the last couple months. They were referred to you because of their eating disorder. What would you say to the patient? - ✔✔ What do you eat in a typical day?
Patient getting treatment for bulimia nervosa. What medication will the nurse provide teaching on? - ✔✔ SSRI's
Patient states to you "I have the urge to vomit after eating" What would be your response? - ✔✔ Seek out a staff member to talk about your feelings.
Mental health unit. Patient dx with anorexia and asks to leave right after meal? - ✔✔ I will go with you to the restroom.
Recently dx patient has anorexia nervosa. What will be the first thing the nurse will do? - ✔✔ Formulate a nurse to patient contract
Patient with anorexia nervosa. You are developing a goal for the patient. What kind of a goal would you have for them? - ✔✔ Exhibit fewer signs of malnutrition
Patient with anorexia nervosa. They have excessive exercising tendencies before weekly weigh-in. What would be your response? - ✔✔ Bring up the contract that you have with the patient in regards to their optimal health
Scheduling a group therapy for patients with eating disorders right after eating meals. Why would the nurse do this? - ✔✔ Want to help them process their anxiety
Talking to patient and they state to you that they are always vomiting after eating. What would you say to this patient? - ✔✔ Lead with facts. "Do you know what the signs of low potassium are?" [Show Less]