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

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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 2 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 3 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.

Question 4 of 5

When communicating with a Muslim patient about end-of-life issues, which of the following statements best shows respect and mindfulness about Muslim beliefs?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

Direct observed treatment (DOT) is the appropriate treatment for patients with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. What is the best approach for physicians to initially take when a patient requires DOT?

Correct Answer: B

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

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