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 DetailsA 34-year-old client with nicotine use disorder and major de…
A 34-year-old client with nicotine use disorder and major depressive disorder (currently untreated) is starting smoking cessation therapy. He has no history of seizure disorder. The prescriber orders bupropion 150 mg orally twice daily. The nurse should:
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