A nurse is administering morphine sulfate to a postoperative patient. Which are appropriate nursing actions when giving this drug? (Select all that apply)

Janie is 20 years old with severe, prolonged 2 to 3 day migraines twice per month. She also has mild chronic tension headache (CDH). She has difficulty sleeping and is mildly anxious. She occasionally utilizes an inhaler for asthma. With only two migraines per month and mild CDH, a case could be made against prevention medication. However, with the severity and length of julie's migraines (4 to 6 total days of severe migraine per month), prophylactic medications are indicated. What medication would you expect the provider to prescribe?

The most common type of headache is:

Endogenous opioid peptides are found in the central nervous system (CNS) and in peripheral tissue. Which of the following is an endogenous opioid peptide that is a neurotransmitter that is released by the brain to alleviate pain and promote pleasure?

All of the following generic medications are Selective Serotonin reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) except: (Select all that apply, may be one, some or all).

Which tricyclic antidepressant, used to treat depression, but is also used to treat pain (nerve pain and back pain) at lower doses, should be taken before bed, can cause extra side effects if you stop taking suddenly.

Schedule I drugs are considered to have:

The nurse would question the administration of morphine in the patient with a history of which condition?

A young adult patient has been taking an antidepressant medication for several weeks and reports having increased thoughts of suicide. The nurse questions further and learns that the patient has attempted suicide more than once in the past. The patient identifies a concrete plan for committing suicide. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:

Which of the following medications is a second generation antipsychotic and is also used to treat bipolar disorder and Tourettes syndrome?

All antidepressant drug carry the increased risk of suicide. With what group(s) carry this induced risk?

Which side effects of opioid analgesics can have therapeutic benefits? (Select all that apply)

A patient with bipolar disorder who wants to minimize the need for drug therapy asks the nurse what else can be done to treat the disorder. The nurse will recommend which measure? (Select all that apply)

Lithium is considered a second-line prophylactic treatment for which type of headache?

Which drugs are used to prevent migraine headaches? (Select all that apply).

Your patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for 2 years and reports feeling cured of depression. You learn that the patient is sleeping well, participates in his usual activities, and feels upbeat and energetic most of the time. His weight has returned to normal. He reports last having symptoms of depression at least 9 months ago. What will you tell this patient?

Bipolar disorder is what type of disorder?

Margo who started a low-potency antipsychotic for 2 weeks has shown minimal response. The most probable explanation is:

A patient is admitted to a hospital for treatment for first-time symptoms of mania and is exhibiting euphoric mania. Which medication will the provider order?

You are working the night shift in the Emergency Department. A patient arrives accompanied by a friend. The patient has had a drastic change in mental status, has become very agitated and seems to be having some hallucinations and is very disorientated. She is sweating profusely and has a slight tremor along with some scary muscle spasms. Upon further questioning you discover she has just started on fluoxetine (Prozac). She denies any alcohol intake or any other medications, recreationally or prescribed. She has had nothing different in her diet and has not traveled anywhere except to work, shopping and home. Her friend says she was with her when she took her first dose which was about 24 hours ago. What are your thoughts about what is happening and what is the appropriate action to be taken?

A patient with bipolar disorder has frequent manic episodes alternating with depressive episodes. The prescriber orders risperidone (Risperdal) In addition to the lithium (Lithobid) that the patient is already taking. The patient asks the nurse why another drug is needed. The nurse will tell the patient that the risperidone is used to:

Differentiate between a migraine headache and cluster headaches. Manifestations and/or risk factors for a patient with cluster headaches include what? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following medications is indicated for long-term maintenance therapy of bipolar disorder (BPD)?

A provider has indicated that a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) will be prescribed for a patient who is experiencing major depression. When conducting a pretreatment health history, the nurse learns that the patient has a recent history of alcohol abuse. Which SNRI would be contraindicated for this patient?