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karateprodigy

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A patient has delusions and hallucinations. The health care provider wishes to rule out the presence of a brain tumor. For which test will the nurse need to prepare the patient?
 
  a. PET
  b. MRI
  c. SPECT
  d. Cerebral arteriogram

Question 2

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is prescribed for an elderly patient with depression. Nursing assessment should include careful collection of information regarding:
 
  a. other prescribed medications and over-the-counter products used.
  b. evidence of pseudoparkinsonism or tardive dyskinesia.
  c. history of psoriasis and any other skin disorders.
  d. history of diarrhea and electrolyte imbalances.



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raenoj

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Answer to Question 1

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CT scans and MRIs visualize neoplasms and other structural abnormalities. A scan giving information about brain function (PET) is not indicated. An arteriogram would not provide the needed information.

Answer to Question 2

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Drug interactions, both prescription and over-the-counter, can be problematic for the geriatric patient taking an SSRI. Careful collection of information is important. The distracters do not pose problems with SSRI drugs.




karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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