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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder has an unstable mood, aggressiveness, agitation, talkativeness, and irritability. The nurse expects the health care provider to prescribe a medication from which group?
 
  a. Psychostimulants
  b. Mood stabilizers
  c. Anticholinergics
  d. Antidepressants

Question 2

A patient has acute anxiety related to an automobile accident 2 hours ago. The nurse should teach the patient about medication from which group?
 
  a. Tricyclic antidepressants
  b. Antipsychotic drugs
  c. Antimanic drugs
  d. Benzodiazepines


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

ANS: B
The symptoms describe mania, which is effectively treated by mood stabilizers, such as lithium, and selected anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, valproic acid, and lamotrigine). Drugs from the other classifications listed are not effective in the treatment of mania.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Benzodiazepines provide anxiety relief. Tricyclic antidepressants are used to treat symptoms of depression. Antimanic drugs are used to treat bipolar disorder. Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat psychosis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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