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Question

Your patient is on methadone (Dolophine®). They are showing signs of shallow breathing, bradycardia, and clammy skin. What medication would you MOST likely administer?After shift change you notice your patient is not waking up to verbal or physical stimulation after receiving lorazepam (Ativan®) the previous shift. What medication would you expect to be administered FIRST?The family members of your Alzheimer's/dementia patient are providing direct care. What service can be provided to the family in these situations?A male with a history of schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric unit. He reports that he is being monitored and plotted against by his neighbors through his television. He left his apartment because he suddenly feared they would retaliate. What psychotic symptom is he demonstrating?Your patient is taking benzodiazepine estazolam (Prosom®). What condition is this medication MOST likely treating?Your patient is experiencing altered perception, extreme agitation, and acute confusion. What would be a PRIORITY risk for this patient?Which is an example of the 5 Rights of Delegation?Your patient has anorexia nervosa. You are developing a plan of care. What interventions would you include in the plan? You patient is admitted for depression and alcohol abuse. They report they were drinking a substantial amount of alcohol.