A client with a mood disorder has remained on medication prior to conception and throughout her pregnancy. Her newborn has neural tube defects. She was most likely on:
A) Lithium.
B) Carbamazepine (Tegretol).
C) Valproate (Depakote).
D) Lamotrigine (Lamictal).
Question 2
The client's wife states, I think something is wrong. He isn't responding to the antidepressant.. The nurse's best response would be, Your husband may need to:
A) Stay on the medication for six months to see a response..
B) Learn to live with his depression symptoms..
C) Have a trial and error period to determine what medication is most effective for him..
D) Stop the medication immediately..
Drugs for bipolar disorder
Instilling Eye Medication
Vaginal medication administration: (b) proper insertion of the NuvaRing.
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position