« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of serotonin syndrome. Which type of ... (Read 27 times)

nautica902

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of serotonin syndrome. Which type of medication will most likely be included in the plan of treatment?
 
  a. Antihypertensive medications
  b. Intravenous (IV) therapy
  c. Antianxiety medications
  d. Sedatives

Question 2

Which characteristic(s) increase(s) the probability of suicidal ideations in a depressed patient? (Select all that apply.)


Eunice618

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Serotonin syndrome is a potential life-threatening condition that could start 30 minutes to 48 hours after taking the medication. Symptoms include change of mental status, increase in pulse and fluctuation in blood pressure, loss of muscular coordination, and hyperthermia. Treatment includes stopping medication, administering IV fluids, and decreasing temperature.

Answer to Question 2



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.

Did you know?

Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress. The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
Patient with exophthalmos. Patient with exophthalmos.
Nurse Sandy Nurse Sandy
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
Tumor marker analysis of a patient with no evidence of disease monitored for tumor recurrence. The ... Tumor marker analysis of a patient with no evidence of disease monitored for tumor recurrence. The ...
Video: Hypoglycemia Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library