A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected overdose of opioids. The nurse administers naloxone intravenously to: a) Reverse the respiratory depression caused by opioids b) Reduce anxiety and agitation c) Lower blood pressure d) Increase sedation and pain relief

In the months following her graduation from college, Amber has dealt with feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and despair. In the last several weeks, these feelings have intensified, and Amber has withdrawn from all interactions with her friends and family. Basedon this description, it would appear that Amber has ________. Group of answer choices a) major depressive disorder b) conversion disorder c) antisocial personality disorder d) bereavement disorder

Mrs. Laura Smith, a 45-year-old female, presents with insomnia complaints. She has a history of mild depression and a previous issue with pethidine abuse (opioid). She reports difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and experiencing early morning awakenings. She also mentions occasional feelings of sadness. Which medication option should be selected to manage insomnia in this patient? What are the contraindications (if any) of the selected medication?   Please answer at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point (Specific).   Don't use AI answering this question!

For children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), what type of management strategy is commonly used in conjunction with medication? A) Behavioral therapy B) Strict dieting C) Increased physical activity only D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the parents only

When performing a neurological assessment on a patient with a suspected stroke, the nurse assesses for: A) Bradycardia B) Hypertonicity C) Increased bowel sounds D) Contralateral weakness or paralysis

A patient with Parkinson’s disease will start taking entacapone (Comtan) along with the carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) he has been taking for a few years. The nurse recognizes that the advantage of taking entacapone is that a) the entacapone can reduce on-off effects.b )the levodopa may be stopped in a few days.c )there is less GI upset with entacapone.d) it does not cause the cheese effect.

Which of the following is a key component in the care of a patient with Alzheimer's disease? A) Frequent reorientation to time, place, and person B) Limiting fluids to prevent incontinence C) Encouraging independent walking without supervision D) Providing complex tasks to stimulate cognitive function

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in nursing assessment? a) Assessing pain levels b) Measuring blood pressure c) Evaluating neurological status d) Monitoring respiratory rate

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication for sleep. Which intervention applies to the administration of a nonbenzodiazepine, such as zaleplon (Sonata)?a )These drugs need to be taken about 1 hour before bedtime.b) Because of their rapid onset, these drugs need to be taken just before bedtime.c )The patient needs to be cautioned about the high incidence of morning drowsiness that may occur after taking these drugsd) These drugs are less likely to interact with alcohol

9) Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of A) light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy. B) medication and psychotherapy. C) medication and light therapy. D) psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy.