A nursing instructor is explaining to a class the mechanism of action of diazepam. What neurotransmitter is acted upon by benzodiazepines?

The nurse interviews the family of a client hospitalized with severe depression and is prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize in the client’s plan of care?

A client has been treated with the medication levodopa (Dopar) for the last 3 months. What therapeutic response should the nurse assess for in this client?

Which of the following describes the period of time during surgery from discontinuation of anesthetic until the client has regained consciousness, movement, and the ability to communicate?

A client has been taking lithium for the past two weeks for the treatment of bipolar. When planning client teaching, the nurse understands that it is important to emphasize that the client must do which of the following?

In which situation should the nurse expect to see the use of a general anesthetic? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following drug classes are used to treat anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal?

A client has been diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Which barbiturate medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed to prevent seizures?

A client has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder. The client has recently run out of medication and has not obtained a refill. Which is the client at risk for developing?

A patient with Parkinson’s disease asks the nurse why anticholinergics are used in the treatment. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?