The psychiatric technician in the emergency room at A.R.M.C. will locate which of the following equipment and bring to the room of a client who is receiving naloxone hydrochloride?
During the course of the client’s pregnancy, the psychiatric…
During the course of the client’s pregnancy, the psychiatric technician is providing care to a client with gestational DM. Her physician determines that it is necessary to begin treatment with insulin. In explaining to the client how insulin works in the body, the psych technician states that insulin appears to activate a process that:
During the monthly medication review of a client, the physic…
During the monthly medication review of a client, the physician consults with the psych-tech as to whether the client’s seizure condition is being controlled by the Tegretol therapy and decides to continue with the present dosage. Which of the following dosage ranges is typical for Tegretol?
Which of the following actions should the psychiatric techni…
Which of the following actions should the psychiatric technician take when providing care to a client that is receiving corticosteroid medications such as Deltasone?
At the outpatient narcotic detoxification program in downtow…
At the outpatient narcotic detoxification program in downtown San Bernardino, the psychiatric technician is working with a client who is receiving ReVia. Which of the following instructions is most important to give?
When a client is receiving Dilantin, what are some of the sy…
When a client is receiving Dilantin, what are some of the symptoms that the psychiatric technician should be alert for that will indicate blood dyscrasias?
The client has requested to have a “pain shot.” The psychiat…
The client has requested to have a “pain shot.” The psychiatric technician will perform which of the following interventions prior to administering a narcotic analgesic?
The client reports difficulty with voiding. Which of the fol…
The client reports difficulty with voiding. Which of the following interventions is most important to perform when a client experiences urinary retention following administration of a narcotic analgesic?
At Del Rosa Care Center, the psychiatric technician administ…
At Del Rosa Care Center, the psychiatric technician administers Morphine Sulfate 15 milligrams I.M. q8hours for severe chronic pain related to Prostate cancer. Which of the following interventions is most important to perform for a client who is receiving intramuscular administration of narcotic analgesics?
An elderly client has been admitted to the unit. During the…
An elderly client has been admitted to the unit. During the initial intake interview with the physician, the client reports having had a mild heart attack two years ago. The psychiatric technician remembers that the following medication is commonly ordered to reduce the risk of Myocardial Infarction and Transient Ischemic Attacks?