This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has delusions and hallucinations. The health care provider wishes to rule out the presence ... (Read 70 times)

karateprodigy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 19, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

raenoj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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

A
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

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

Joy Chen

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Patient teaching: nail assessment Patient teaching: nail assessment
Patient Physical Status Classification Patient Physical Status Classification
The inguinal area. Take great care when applying deep pressure in this region The inguinal area. Take great care when applying deep pressure in this region
The WISER entry for hydrogen cyanide (bottom). Useful information includes detailed health ... The WISER entry for hydrogen cyanide (bottom). Useful information includes detailed health ...
The presence of large areas of methane hydrate The presence of large areas of methane hydrate
Graph approximated by two parabolas for the Simpson's rule Graph approximated by two parabolas for the Simpson's rule
Video: The primary factors that affect circulation - MABP, CO and SVR

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library