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?

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?