A patient taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for seizures devel…
A patient taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for seizures develops a fever and sore throat. There is no evidence of a rash or other dermatologic reaction. A complete blood count (CBC) is ordered because these symptoms could indicate the onset of a potential black box warning associated with this drug.
Read DetailsA patient with Parkinson’s disease managed with levodopa/car…
A patient with Parkinson’s disease managed with levodopa/carbidopa and selegiline develops depression. Which class of antidepressant would be contraindicated due to a high risk of a serious drug interaction with selegiline? (Select All That Apply)
Read DetailsA 35-year-old client with increased intracranial pressure (I…
A 35-year-old client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) from a traumatic brain injury is receiving mannitol 0.25 g/kg IV over 30 minutes. The nurse notes the client’s serum osmolality is 310 mOsm/kg (normal 280-295). Which nursing action is MOST appropriate?
Read DetailsA 29-year-old client with major depressive disorder is start…
A 29-year-old client with major depressive disorder is started on the SSRI, escitalopram. At a follow-up visit 10 days later, the client reports increased anxiety, restlessness, and mild nausea but denies suicidal ideation. Which nursing response is MOST appropriate?
Read Details