Patients who practice Judaism may have concerns about the ...

[tichca]

Patients who practice Judaism may have concerns about the following (select all that apply):
 
  A.
  Dietary selection.
  B.
  Having tests scheduled between sundown Friday and sundown Saturday.
  C.
  Tests scheduled between sundown Saturday and sundown Tuesday.
  D.
  Meeting with the shamans.
  E.
  Meeting with the imam.

Question 2

Which of the following should be included in patient teaching about antidepressants (select all that apply)?
 
  A.
  Medications take 1 week to become effective.
  B.
  Encourage patients to continue taking the medication.
  C.
  Not all antidepressant medications have to be tapered gradually.
  D.
  Patients don't have to be monitored for suicidal ideations.
  E.
  If it is an MAOI antidepressant, the patient should avoid foods containing the amino acid tyramine.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B
These responses reflect practices of Judaism.The Sabbath is from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. Kosher diet may be preferred.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E
The nursing considerations for all antidepressants are the same. Patients taking antidepressants should be reminded it takes 2 to 3 weeks to become effective, they should not be discontinued abruptly, and MAOIs require a special diet.

[tichca]

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