A patient arrives at the hospital and describes his inability to achieve an erection after taking his Zoloft for the last three months. The nurse instructs:

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A patient arrives at the hospital and describes his inability to achieve an erection after taking his Zoloft for the last three months. The nurse instructs:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step 1: Zoloft is known to cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction. Step 2: The nurse should recommend discussing switching medications with the physician to address the issue. Step 3: Switching medications may help alleviate the erectile dysfunction without compromising the patient's mental health treatment. Summary: Option A is correct as it directly addresses the patient's concern and offers a potential solution. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they are unrelated to the patient's issue with erectile dysfunction caused by Zoloft.

Question 2 of 5

A patient prone to manic episodes is reevaluated and diagnosed with acute kidney injury. Which medication would the nurse anticipate holding? A. Xanax B. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) C. Nifedipine D. Lithium

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Lithium. In a patient prone to manic episodes with acute kidney injury, Lithium should be held due to its potential to worsen renal function. Xanax (A) is not typically contraindicated in acute kidney injury. Carbamazepine (B) may be used cautiously but does not have the same risk as Lithium. Nifedipine (C) is a calcium channel blocker and does not directly impact kidney function in the same way Lithium does.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following best describes a social gambler?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

In the 1-year Graduate Diploma in Mental Health, the course is divided into X modules. What is X?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

How should physicians respond to working professionals, in comparison to unemployed or low-income patients?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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