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karlynnae

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on: Jul 23, 2018
While providing patient education for a patient who has been prescribed modafinil (Provigil), the nurse should explain that this drug differs from the more traditional amphetamines in which of the following ways?
 
  a. Modafinil has a higher potential for abuse.
  b. Modafinil will not disrupt nighttime sleep.
  c. Modafinil is safer for patients with liver disease.
  d. Modafinil is approved for narcolepsy.

Question 2

A patient who just returned from a war-torn country is admitted to the hospital with post-traumatic stress disorder. A nurse anticipates that the prescriber will order which of the following medications for the patient?
 
  a. Paroxetine (Paxil)
  b. Alprazolam (Xanax)
  c. Clomipramine (Anafranil)
  d. Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)


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sailorcrescent

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Modafinil does not disrupt nighttime sleep, a side effect often seen with other amphetamines.
Modafinil has a lower potential for abuse than traditional amphetamines.
Modafinil is eliminated primarily by the liver, therefore it would not be safer for patients with liver disease.
As can most amphetamines, modafinil can be prescribed for narcolepsy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Paroxetine is approved by the FDA for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety.
Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Venlafaxine is used to treat anxiety.


karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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