Aripiprazole (Abilify), clozapine (Clozaril), and quetiapine (Seroquel) are part of which drug classification?

The nursing student understands which statement is correct regarding the central nervous system stimulant methylphenidate?

A client is at the clinic for a follow-up appointment related to treatment for depression. The client had began taking an SSRI, 2 weeks ago. The client states, “This medication must not be working, because I don’t feel better at all.” What would be the nurse’s best response?

When a client is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?

The nurse is assessing a client 1 hour after administering morphine for pain. The nurse should identify which finding as the best indication that the morphine has been effective?

What adverse effects will the nurse anticipate with a serum level of 2.4 mEq/L in a client taking lithium?

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine for pain. In addition to pain assessment, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?

A client with a history of migraines has newly prescribed sumatriptan. Which of the following statements should you include in your education for this client?

A patient newly diagnosed with depression has been prescribed fluoxetine. Why would the physician order this medication for a newly diagnosed client?

A client comes into the ER experiencing confusion and agitation. On assessment he has muscle rigidity, sluggish pupils, weakness, and a temperature of 102.4. Due to his confusion his wife is helping in the interviewing process and mentions he was just switched from an SSRI to an MAOI by his doctor. He did not want to waste medication and wanted to get better fast, so he took both meds until he ran out even though his doctor told him to delay for a few weeks between medications. You know this means he is at high risk for what condition?