Which measure consistent with the use of cognitive behavioral therapy could the nurse incorporate into the treatment plan of a chronically depressed patient?

A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAOI) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:

A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for a patient who has benzodiazepine toxicity due to an overdose. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

The advantage of using a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) over a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is that (Select all that apply):

Ms. Sullivan is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit following a break up with her boyfriend and taking a handful of lorazepam (Ativan). Which nursing intervention would take priority?

The physician tells the nurse, “The medication I’m prescribing for the patient enhances the g-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system.” Which patient behavior will provide evidence that the medication therapy is successful?

A patient seen in the emergency department is experiencing irritability, pressured speech, and increased levels of anxiety. Which would be the nurse’s priority intervention?

Mr. Jones is suffering from treatment resistant depression and is seeking a non-pharmacological treatment for his illness. The nurse is discussing Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with the patient. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which action is the nurses priority for a newly admitted patient who is anxious?

A nurse caring for a patient taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) will develop outcome criteria related to: