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tsand2

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A nurse provides care in an inpatient adolescent psychiatry unit. The nurse would recognize that regular blood testing is necessary to monitor drug serum levels for which of the following patients?
 
  A) A boy with an intellectual disability whose seizures require carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  B) A girl who is depressed and being treated with paroxetine (Paxil)
  C) A boy who has psychotic episodes and who has been prescribed olanzapine (Zyprexa)
  D) A girl with schizophrenia who is being treated with ziprasidone (Geodon)

Question 2

A 13-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder has taunted the nurse when she bent over to pick something up and mocked her weight. How should then nurse respond?
 
  A) Pretend not to hear the boy and leave the room.
  B) Say, How would you like it if someone said that to you?
  C) Say, That's not an acceptable thing to say.
  D) Say, That makes me feel embarrassed and I don't appreciate it.



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joechoochoy

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Serum levels of carbamazepine must be monitored closely. This is not the case for clients who are receiving paroxetine, olanzapine, or ziprasidone.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
A direct, matter-of-fact approach to hostile or inappropriate behavior is beneficial when engaging with adolescents.




tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


31809pancho

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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