Reference no: EM132469994
1. A nurse is administering an antidepressant medication to a client. The nurse should understand which of the following is the major difference between SSRI and TCA's?
SSRI are more effective in relieving manifestations
SSRI produce a more sedative effect
TCAs are lethal in overdose
TCA have fewer cardiovascular effects
2. Nurse caring for pt who has neuroleptic malignant syndrome and experiencing hyperthermia. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer to the client?
Atropine
Acetaminophen
Bromocriptine
Chlorpromazine
3. Client who has visual hallucinations followed by impaired consciousness from alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as causing these manifestations?
Autonomic dysreflexia
Synergistic effect
Sleep deprived
Delirium
4. Client taking clozapine for schizophrenia and reports hypersalivation. Which of the following classifications of medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed to alleviate these adverse effects?
Dopamine agonist
Antihypertensive
Anticholinergic
Serotonin inhibitor
5. Teaching client who has insomnia begun taking zolpidem. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply)
Sleep driving
Dizziness
Constipation
Daytime drowsiness
Increased appetite