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Jramos095

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A patient is experiencing psychotic behavior related to cocaine dependence. What medication can be administered to treat the psychosis?
 
  A) Diazepam (Valium)
  B) Lorazepam (Ativan)
  C) Methadone (Dolophine)
  D) Haloperidol (Haldol)

Question 2

The parents of a child on methylphenidate (Ritalin) want to know why they need to withhold the medication during the summer months. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  A) Withholding the medication will assist in evaluating psychotherapy.
  B) Withholding the medication will allow for stabilized cardiac function.
  C) Withholding the medication will decrease the growth suppression.
  D) Withholding the medication will assist in better drug response.


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DHRUVSHAH

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Jramos095

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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