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1. Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline - C 2. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep - D 3. Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid? A. Fluoxetine-lithium B. Fluox...

Study the process of meiosis – specifically what occurs when homologous chromosomes fail to separate Human cell can be categorized into gametes (Sperm & egg cells) and somatic cells, which include all cells other than gametes. Each somatic cell nucleus has 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs. These are diploid cells, and the individual’s father and mother each donate on chromosome per pair. New somatic cells are formed through mitosis and cytokinesis. Gametes are haploid cells: they have only 1 mem...

NUR 530 Quiz 2 Study Guide Chapter 8 Endotoxins are released when the bacteria die/ the are produced by gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxins released by blood-borne bacteria cause the release of vasoactive enzymes that increase the permeability of blood vessels. Bacteria injure cells by producing exotoxins or endotoxins. Exotoxins are enzymes that can damage the plasma membranes of host cells or can inactivate enzymes critical to protein synthesis, and endotoxins activate the inflammatory resp...

Study Guide #3 Chapters 30 & 31 Know the signs and symptoms of UTI’s and the most common organisms associated with them. UTI (acute cystitis) Urinary tract infections (UTIs) – inflammation of the urinary epithelium usually caused by bacteria from gut flora. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly caused by the retrograde movement of bacteria into the urethra and bladder. Urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) S/S Common Organism associated with Elderly are commonly asymptomatic (...

Well-detailed notes summary for Pharmacology class, divided by systems, including medication class, drug names, side and adverse effects, patient education and NCLEX tips

Ch. 3 Questions and answers from Davis

Class notes Week 3

Class notes week 2 material Mental Health WCU

Week 1 Notes Bowsfield Holds, Classifications of mental disorders, Eriksons Ego Theory, Behavior Therapy, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Mental health laws, restraints, therapeutic communication and non-therapeutic communication. Defense mechanisms, Rule of Sea.

A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - "You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity". A nurse is admitting a client who has a generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? - Provide the client with a quiet environment A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client who is...