Mrs. Levine is a 72-year-old woman with a history of major depressive disorder. She takes fluoxetine (Prozac) and has experienced significant relief from depression. While reviewing her medications, she tells you she is using a variety of over-the-counter sleep aids because she has been having some difficulty sleeping recently. These OTC products include diphenhydramine, melatonin, valerian, and something that her neighbor gave her to try What further assessment is required?

When teaching a patient who has been prescribed a daily dose of prednisone (Deltasone), the nurse knows that the patient will be told to take the medication at which time of day to help reduce adrenal suppression? a) In the morningb )At lunchtimec )At dinnertimed) At bedtime

each group will pick a member, and use their weight to calculate the lethal dosage of the opioid for that group member, calculate the lethal dosage of the opioid for a 16 pound baby and calculate the lethal dosage of an over-the-counter painkiller for both the group member and the baby. Provide a comparison of the lethal doses.  Group member -180 pounds Opioid- Methadone

When you arrive at your office in the health maintenance organization, a patient calls out to you. He is near hysteria; he tells you he is experiencing heart palpitations and feels he is “jumping out of his skin.” You check the records and note this patient has been on thyroid medication. Explain to the patient what you think may be the cause of his symptoms and what action should be taken.

Amy is a 57-year-old African-American woman seen at an urgent care clinic for a headache not relieved by acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Physical examination reveals an overweight woman who is short of breath from the walk to the examination room. Her fingers are puffy with tight rings that she is unable to remove. M.H. reports she has a history of cigarette smoking, primary hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Select a potential diagnosis for M.H. and describe the pathophysiology of that diagnosis. How does the pathophysiology explain M.H.’s physical exam findings and how does her medical history contribute to the pathophysiology?

write in paragraph form, please! Discuss the uses of CNS stimulants and depressants

A concerning side effect of NSAID administration is _______________. Mild nausea Dizziness Anti-inflammatory response Antiplatelet effects and bleeding

Explain the medical danger from ingesting excess aspirin