A client with depression has been prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) by the primary health-care provider. On assessment, the nurse finds that the client has a history of Parkinson’s disease. Which condition is most likely to be present in this client?
A nurse is reviewing medications for a patient with obsessiv…
A nurse is reviewing medications for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which medication is most likely to be prescribed?
Which characteristic differentiates bipolar II disorder from…
Which characteristic differentiates bipolar II disorder from bipolar I disorder?
A patient with major depressive disorder (MDD) states, “I ju…
A patient with major depressive disorder (MDD) states, “I just feel hopeless all the time.” What is the nurse’s priority action?
A nurse is caring for a patient with delirium. Which interve…
A nurse is caring for a patient with delirium. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the regula…
Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the regulation of mood and is often targeted in the treatment of depression?
The registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students…
The registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the behavior of clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which response of the student nurse indicates effective learning? Select all that apply.
Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of panic disord…
Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of panic disorder?
What treatment is likely to be effective for schizophrenia?
What treatment is likely to be effective for schizophrenia?
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a manic episode…
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?