Author Question: A patient has delusions and hallucinations. The health care provider wishes to rule out the presence ... (Read 63 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient has delusions and hallucinations. The health care provider wishes to rule out the presence of a brain tumor. For which test will the nurse need to prepare the patient?

a. PET
b. MRI
c. SPECT
d. Cerebral arteriogram

Question 2

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is prescribed for an elderly patient with depression. Nursing assessment should include careful collection of information regarding:

a. other prescribed medications and over-the-counter products used.
b. evidence of pseudoparkinsonism or tardive dyskinesia.
c. history of psoriasis and any other skin disorders.
d. history of diarrhea and electrolyte imbalances.

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
CT scans and MRIs visualize neoplasms and other structural abnormalities. A scan giving information about brain function (PET) is not indicated. An arteriogram would not provide the needed information.

Answer to Question 2

A
Drug interactions, both prescription and over-the-counter, can be problematic for the geriatric patient taking an SSRI. Careful collection of information is important. The distracters do not pose problems with SSRI drugs.