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jenna1

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A client presents to an emergency department while having a panic attack. The client asks a nurse, Am I going crazy? Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
 
  A) Although it may feel that way during an attack, you actually suffer from panic disorder.
  B) Thank goodness it's only in your head and not a real heart attack.
  C) Let me get the psychiatrist to explain it to you.
  D) We're all a little crazy at times. You'll be fine.

Question 2

What is the only antidepressant available transdermally?
 
  a. selegiline
  b. lithium
  c. paroxetine
  d. fluoxetine


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frogdreck123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Selegiline is the only antidepressant available that can be administered transdermally. It is administered via a skin patch that is changed every 24 hours. It also likely has fewer complications from food and drug interactions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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