NSG 6005 Week 5 Quiz-with 100%. Verified answers-2022

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NSG 6005 Week 5 Quiz-with 100%. Verified answers-2022 Question 1 A sixty-six-year-old male was prescribedphenelzine (Nardil) while in an acute psychiatric unit for recalcitrant ... depression. The nurse practitioner managing his primary healthcare needs to understand the following regarding phenelzine and other monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): He should not be prescribed any serotonergic drug such as sumatriptan (Imitrex). MAOIs interact with many common foods, including yogurt, sour cream, and soy sauce. Symptoms of hypertensive crisis (headache, tachycardia, sweating, etc.) require immediate treatment. All the above options are correct. Question 2 Jack, eight years old, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate, which are: Slurred speech and insomnia Bradycardia and confusion Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension Insomnia and decreased appetite CONTINUED....... [Show More]

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