A client begins antidepressant therapy and asks a nurse whether she can continue taking St. John's wort. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) You shouldn't use these medications at the same time because they interact with one another.
B) Your doctor can tell you if you can use it while taking antidepressants.
C) Because it's an over-the-counter product, there shouldn't be any adverse reactions.
D) St. John's wort has not been shown to be effective in the treatment of depression, so taking it is unnecessary.
Question 2
In the 1800s, inmates (clients) in asylums for people who were mentally ill often never left once they were committed, due to a number of factors that included which of the following?
a. Life in the asylum was significantly better than living in society.
b. Asylums were designed as permanent residences for people who were mentally ill.
c. Inmates who were good workers were needed to maintain the asylum.
d. Inmates were unable to afford to pay an attorney to have their commitment overturned.
Antidepressant Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Taking a Wound Culture
Electroconvulsive therapy.
Use of combination therapy during tuberculosis therapy to avoid resistance.
Position the client