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Core Concepts of Family Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What common side effects would the nurse inform a patient of who has just been prescribed Celexa?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Gastrointestinal disturbances. Celexa (citalopram) is known to commonly cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and indigestion. This is important for the nurse to inform the patient about to manage expectations and potential discomfort. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because sexual dysfunction, thyroid function, and tachycardia are not common side effects associated with Celexa. Overall, it is crucial for the nurse to educate the patient on the most common side effects to ensure proper monitoring and management.
Question 2 of 5
What is important to consider when evaluating the dose of lithium to be administered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because lithium has a narrow therapeutic index, meaning the difference between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is small. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully consider the dose to avoid subtherapeutic effects or toxicity. Option B is incorrect because it only focuses on the toxicity aspect of lithium, ignoring the importance of therapeutic effects. Option C, Divalproex, is irrelevant to the dosing of lithium. Option D, Tachycardia, is also irrelevant to lithium dosing considerations. It is essential to prioritize the therapeutic index when evaluating the dose of lithium for safe and effective treatment.
Question 3 of 5
Mrs Wang is a retired teacher and used to take trips on cruise ships with her friends to gamble at the casino. She now goes to the local casino every other day by herself and is preoccupied with gambling. Her problem surfaced when she was caught on the closed circuit camera for trying to steal casino chips. Her husband was at a loss and reports that she keeps talking about gambling and boasts to her friends about the large amounts she places per bet. Her luck has turned for the worse, but she insists on going back to 'recoup' her losses. She has pawned most of her jewelry, stopped seeing her friends, and lies to her family about the amounts she has lost. Mrs Wang has features of a
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
In the Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide, which of the following aspects is described in detail in the Guide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following health care system barriers can affect a patient's adherence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.