A woman who wishes to become pregnant is concerned about the drugs she must take in order to treat a serious medical condition. The nurse reviewing the drug list would be most concerned about which kind of drug?

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Question 1 of 5

A woman who wishes to become pregnant is concerned about the drugs she must take in order to treat a serious medical condition. The nurse reviewing the drug list would be most concerned about which kind of drug?

A. A drug with a long half-life B. A drug with no active metabolites C. A drug with high protein-binding ability D. A drug taken only when needed

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

The patient has been receiving escitalopram (Lexapro) for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Unknown to the nurse, the patient has also been self-medicating with St. John’s wort. The patient comes to the office with symptoms of hyperthermia and diaphoresis. Which statement best describes the result of the nurse’s assessment?

A. The patient is experiencing symptoms of St. John’s wort toxicity, as the medication was most likely outdated. B. The patient has contracted a viral infection. Escitalopram (Lexapro) and St. John’s wort are safe to take together. C. The patient has not been taking escitalopram (Lexapro) and is experiencing withdrawal. D. The patient has combined two antidepressant medications and is experiencing serotonin syndrome.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

A patient has been in the intensive care unit for a week receiving various procedures throughout the day and night. Currently the patient, though physiologically stable, is irritable and paranoid and complains of vivid dreams when dozing off to sleep. What are the best actions for the nurse to take at this time?

A. Check the patient’s oxygen status. B. Request an order for sleep medication. C. Assess the patient’s vital signs. D. Turn down the lights at night and reduce noise to a minimum.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving lithium (Eskalith). What is the priority patient outcome?

A. The patient will be able to work a normal work schedule and will receive adequate sleep. B. The patient will identify signs of lithium (Eskalith) toxicity and verbalize measures to avoid it. C. The patient will engage in activities of daily living and report enjoyment with them. D. The patient will report stabilization of mood, including absence of mania or depression.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

A 40-year-old patient experiencing periods of mania and periods of depression would most likely benefit from which of the following?

A. Atomoxetine (Strattera) B. Amitriptyline (Elavil) C. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) D. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Correct Answer: D

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

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