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bobbysung

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Which are contraindications to taking nonnarcotic analgesics? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Emotional problems
  c. Drug abuse
  d. Asthma
  e. Mild pain

Question 2

The nurse is working with a patient who says he is hearing voices, and they are louder than they have been in the past. The patient has a history of taking phenothiazines but has not taken his medication for a few days.
 
  Which psychotic disorder does this patient have?
  a.
  Manic-depression
  b.
  Chronic depressive behavior
  c.
  Schizophrenia
  d.
  Acute depression


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Patients who have emotional problems, who have abused drugs in the past, or who may not take their medicine properly should not be given these medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Phenothiazines are used primarily for reducing and relieving symptoms of schizophrenia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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