Patients taking lithium need to be monitored for which of the following adverse effects?

Prescribers should use caution when prescribing alpha adrenergic antagonists in older men because they are associated with which of the following side effects?

Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of a group? 

Which one of the following medications, typically used to treat ADHD requires that patients take a drug holiday from the medication?

Overuse of a long acting beta agonist instead of a short acting rescue inhaler for asthma attacks is associated with rebound bronchoconstriction.  This is due to which of the following physiologic responses?

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During a medication teaching session, a newly diagnosed client with panic disorder receives prescriptions for paroxetine (Paxil) 20mg daily and alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5mg as needed for panic attacks. The client appears anxious about managing the new medications and asks, “Would it be better if I just take the alprazolam every day to make sure I don’t have any panic attacks? I’m worried about having an attack work.” Which nursing response is most appropriate?

A 22 year old graduate student is brought to the emergency department following exposure to an unknown substance..  Physical examination reveals that his skin is very warm to touch.  It has an increased body temperature, tachycardia, and widely dilated pupils unresponsive to light.  Although he is rambling, almost incoherently, it is possible to determine that he is complaining of profound thirst and dryness of the mouth. These signs and symptoms suggest that the patient is experiencing serious adverse effects from which of the following drug categories?

Which of the following best describes the function of beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillin?

When prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for depression, the APRN has responsibility to monitor for adverse effects. Which of the following are among those adverse effects? Select all that apply.