This drugs effect is related to its ability to block dopamine reuptake. Euphoria, increased mental awareness, anorexia and increased sexual stimulation are desired effects:

A patient recently prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) should be closely monitored for:

A patient with panic disorder begins treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching?

The major feature of this disorder is a deficit or alteration in voluntary movement or sensory function that mimics a neurologic or medical condition:

With this class of antidepressants, the patient must be educated to avoid foods that contain tyramine which the combination of these foods and this antidepressant can lead to a hypertensive crisis:

Which scenario is an example of a situational crisis?

Which scenario is an example of a situational crisis?

Emergency response workers arrive in a community after a large-scale natural disaster. What is the workers’ first action?

A student falsely accused a college professor of sexual intimidation. The professor tells the nurse, “I cannot teach nor do any research. My mind is totally preoccupied with these false accusations.” What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

An adult comes to the crisis clinic after termination from a job of 15 years. The patient says, “I don’t know what to do. How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?” Which nursing diagnosis applies?