Mood stabilization in patients with bipolar disorder is accomplished with _ and other drugs.

noxium

valium

librium

lithium

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. "Noxium" is not a known medication for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder.

B. Valium and Librium are benzodiazepines commonly used for anxiety and are not typically used for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder.

D. Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder to prevent or reduce the severity of manic and depressive episodes.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Nitroglycerin typically causes vasodilation and can lower blood pressure, rather than causing hypertension.

B. Diuresis, or increased urine production, is not a common adverse effect of nitroglycerin.

C. Nitroglycerin may cause a slight decrease in heart rate (bradycardia), but headache is a more common adverse effect.

D. Headache is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin, especially when first starting the medication or with dosage adjustments, due to vasodilation of blood vessels, including those in the head.

A. "A beta blocker." B. "A sodium channel blocker." C. "An alpha blocker." D. "A calcium channel blocker."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Explanation:

A. Diltiazem is not a beta blocker; it belongs to a different class of medications.

B. Sodium channel blockers are a different class of drugs used for various cardiac arrhythmias.

C. Alpha blockers are used to treat conditions such as hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but diltiazem is not in this class.

D. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders.

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Mood stabilization in patients with bipolar disorder is accomplished with _ and other drugs.

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What is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin for which the patient is monitored?

Correct Answer is D

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A client has been prescribed diltiazem (Cardizem), and asks the nurse what type of drug this is. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

The client receives sertraline (Zoloft) and lithium, Which assessment data are most indicative of a potentially serious complication?

Which client statement demonstrates understanding of the link between cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol?

An older patient has a prescription for sertraline (Zoloft) 25 mg/day, P O. to be taken for 1 week and then increased to 50 mg/day the second week. The pharmacy gives the patient 50-mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per day during the first week?

A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache. Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is exhibiting the following symptoms: insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and easily agitated. Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse believe these symptoms are caused by?

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