The nurse should anticipate that which type of antidepressant ...

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The nurse should anticipate that which type of antidepressant agent may be prescribed for an elderly patient who has a history of numerous cardiac events and who prefers to take medication only once per day?
 
  A)
  Sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
  B)
  Nortriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant
  C)
  Bupropion, an antidepressant
  D)
  Venlafaxine, a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor

Question 2

What topic should health promotion initiatives emphasize if the target audience is parents of preschoolers and the goal is to minimize mortality?
 
  A)
  Handwashing as an infection control measure
  B)
  Injury prevention especially when the child is near water
  C)
  Identifying signs of child abuse and neglect
  D)
  The importance of good nutrition

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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A

Feedback:

SSRIs provide high specificity by blocking or slowing serotonin reuptake without the antagonism of neurotransmitter receptors or direct cardiac effects. Dosing is usually once per day, creating ease of administration. Tricyclic antidepressants have a high suicide rate. The anticholinergic and CV side effects are problematic. SNRIs are similar to SSRI. However, they can be associated with sedation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
B

Feedback:

Injuries are the leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 4. While handwashing does prevent many infections, these are not commonly fatal. Likewise, child abuse and poor nutrition are valid educational topics, but they do not relate as directly and frequently to childhood death as do injuries.