Ch 3

A prescription for which medication would require the nurse to monitor the client for potential development of the side effect of hypothyroidism? A Fluoxetine B Bupropion C Lithium D Imipramine

C

A 38-year-old patient diagnosed with major depression states, "my provider said something about the medicine I've been prescribed will affect my neurotransmitters. What exactly are neurotransmitters?" What is the nurse's best response to the patient's question? A "Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that help regulate specific functions such as depression." B "Neurotransmitters are too complicated to explain easily. Just know that the medication will help your mood and make you less depressed." C "Neurotransmitters are chemicals in the brain that are the reason you are depressed." D "I will ask your provider to give you a more in-depth explanation about why this medication will help your depression."

A

Based on the current understanding of brain physiology, which neurotransmitter would be the expected target of medication prescribed to manage depression? A Dopamine B γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) C Serotonin D Norepinephrine E Acetylcholine

ACD

A 49-year-old patient diagnosed with schizophrenia at 22 years old is prescribed risperidone. Which nursing assessment is the priority for this patient? A Monitoring blood levels to avoid toxicity B Monitoring for abnormal involuntary movements C Observing for secondary mania D Observing for memory changes

B

Which assessment should the nurse perform to evaluate the pharmacokinetic affect of a monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) antidepressant medication? A The status of the client's appetite B The results of the liver function test C The level of depression exhibited by the client D The client's current sleeping patterns

B