A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse monitors the patient for signs of lithium toxicity, which include: a) Hypotension and bradycardia b) Hyperactivity and restlessness c) Diarrhea and abdominal cramps d) Tremors, confusion, and excessive thirst

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A: Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that allows body cells to use glucose. It allows…

Q: Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient diagnosed with diabetic…

A: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and sometimes fatal complication of diabetes mellitus that…

Q: Risk factors for schizophrenia include: Question 1 options:

A: Ans. B) infections in the prenatal period , lower parental age, birth in an urban setting, early…

Q: The physiologic changes that normally occur in older adult patients have which implication for drug…

A: Option d will be the correct answer as after 40 age per year 1% will be decreased Option a -drug…

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A: Answer:Current medical research supports the administration of marijuana for multiple sclerosis and…

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A: Morphine, a naturally occurring chemical obtained from the seed pod of the opium poppy plant, is the…

Q: What is the two-year relapse for patients who have completed a heroin detox program: 20-30%, 40-50%,…

A: After completing a heroin detox program, many individuals face significant challenges in maintaining…

Q: What is an Opioid?  What are the sign and symptom of an opioid overdose?

A: Analgesics, more commonly known as Pain killers or pain relievers are the category of drugs that are…

Q: A 30-year-old female presents with a six-month history of persistent sadness, loss of interest in…

A: MDD is characterized by continuous depression and a lack of interest in external stimuli. Major…

Q: Explain why some drug is lost followingadministration and not used in the body.

A: The administration of drugs helps in altering the biological content of the body. The method by…

Q: The metabolism of drugs is meant for the inactivation of most of the drugs Explain

A: Drug metabolism refers to the bulk of biochemical processes occurring in the liver where there are…

Q: What is the contraindication of Cetirizine drug?

A: Cetrizine and the its genre of medications have been truly instrumental in eliminating allergies…

Q: Describe two health effects associated with lead exposure:  A) health effect 1: B) health effect…

A: Lead dust is deposited over various items which we inhale and if it accumulates for long term in our…

Q: 15) Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION to sodium channel blocker administration? A)…

A: Introduction:-  Sodium channel blockers block the sodium channels and are used in various body…

Q: While teaching a 76-year-old patient about the adverse effects of his medications, the nurse…

A: Fat-soluble drugs are the drugs that are easily absorbed in the fat which includes all the…

Q: Adverse effects of marijuana include these, except? A) heavy birth weight B) impair ability to…

A: Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that can have various effects on the body and mind both positive…

Q: Which of the following hypnotic agents is absorbed slowly? a) Phenobarbital b) Flurazepam c)…

A: MCQ Answer -  (d) Temazepam hypnotic agents are absorbed slowly.

Q: The physician orders Mrs. Baletbet to also receive diphenhydramine with her metoclopramide. What is…

A: KEY WORDS :- Metoclopramide - It is the prokinetic drug which is used to prevent vomiting. It exerts…

Q: What interventions are used to treat diabetes? a) Change in diet a  b) Exercise routine  c)…

A: Diabetes occurs when your body is unable to absorb sugar or glucose from its cells and use it for…

Q: What are the risks (factors that can lead to the disease) and challenges (side effects of…

A: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that circulates in the blood. Despite the fact that your body…

Q: A)    Explain your understanding of Type 1 and 2 diabetes. B)    Why might Fatima's current…

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Q: Explain the Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Dependence?

A: When we are checking the diagnostic criteria for substance dependence then we have to check various…

Q: 5) How does norepinephrine effect the heart? A) increases heart contractility B) lowers heart rate…

A: Heart rate directly effects the blood pressure. Change in the heart rate will responsible for…

Q: Identify the effects and dangers of using stimulants.

A: STIMULANTS- Stimulants are a type of medicine that speeds up the transmission of signals between…

Q: Which of the following describes a feature of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes? Question 15…

A: -Diabetes Mellitus: This is a metabolic disorder. In this, the level of blood glucose increases.…

Q: The physician orders Mr. Baletbet to also receive diphenhydramine with her metoclopramide. What is…

A: Metoclopramide is a drug for treating intestinal issues, such as gastrointestinal reflux disease…

Q: The nurse monitoring a patient for a therapeutic response to oral antidiabetic drugs will look for…

A: The pancreas is a gland organ that controls blood glucose (sugar) levels in the body. Insulin and…

Q: A patient is receiving instructions regarding -arfarin therapy and asks the nurse about -hat…

A: Anticoagulants can be described as drugs or medications that help in mainly dissolving the clots in…

Q: What are the mechanism of Sedative-hypnotic drugs? Please briefly explain at your own words.

A: Sedative-hypnotic drugs are used to reduce anxiety and relax muscles. They also exhibit anesthetic…

Q: a) What acid-base disorder is represented by the following arterial blood values? Explain your…

A: Introduction: The blood's acid-base balance is categorized into the metabolic and respiratory…

Q: A sign of problem drinking would be ________________.   a)realizing that alcohol can induce a mood…

A: Introduction: Problem drinker is someone who does not drink daily, they are not physically dependent…

Q: 7) Which of the following is a contraindication to the antiarrhythmic Amiodarone?    A)…

A: Amiodarone is known to cause Second and Third degree Heart blocks Refractory hypotension

Q: What are the indications of the DRUG LIDOCAINE

A: Lidocaine is a local anaesthesia, which is used for several procedures.

Q: 12) A contraindication to ACE inhibitor administration is ____________________________.  A)…

A: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors) are a type of medicine used to treat…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothyroidism? a) Weight gain b) Bradycardia c) Heat…

A: Hypothyroidism is a medical disorder in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce…

Q: When teaching a patient who has a new prescription for thyroid hormone, the nurse will instruct the…

A: The most common adverse effects of the thyroid hormones in the cardiovascular system are:…

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A: Excessive chronic alcohol abuse can lead to various severe liver diseases collectively known as…

Q: What two imbalances is a patient at risk for when they have an exacerbation of IBD?

A: A chronic medical illness called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by inflammation…

Q: Which of the following is not an intended effect of morphine? a.) Creation of a sense of well-being…

A: Morphine is the  classic opioid and analgesic set as a standard for other painkillers. Like other…

Q: The nurse is preparing to administer a medication for sleep. Which intervention applies to the…

A: Nonbenzodiazepine- Zaleplon is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic pyrazolopyrimidine class of drugs.  It…

Q: J.C. is a 52-year-old man with a history of chronic heavy alcohol use. He has frequent bouts of…

A: In this case, JC, who is a52 year old man, has a history of a very heavy and chronic alcohol…