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Atropine 1%  Eye Drops can be administered sublingual ( under the tongue).

Which of the following psychotropic medications has been known to result in false positive urine drug screens for methamphetamines? (Select All that Apply)

Scenario:A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old male patient who has recently been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The patient reports feeling worthless and is unable to engage in activities he once enjoyed. He mentions that he has been having trouble sleeping and has lost interest in eating. The nurse is discussing treatment options with the patient and his family.Question: Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make when discussing treatment options for this patient?

Which condition can cause a dementia similar to Alzheimer’s disease and be reversible?

During a nurse-client interaction, a client with major depressive disorder stated, “ I was on the swim team at school, but I don’t enjoy swimming anymore so I quit”.  The client is describing:

Which of the following questions would the nurse ask a woman to assess for hyperprolactinemia as a side effect of an antipsychotic medication?

Which medication is correctly matched with its signifigant side effects. ( Select all that Apply)

The nurse should monitor for which of the following in the client taking venlafaxine (Effexor)?

   Client taking an MAOI should be taught to avoid completely which of the following foods?

A nurse reviews the laboratory data of a client supected of having a major depressive disorder.  Which laboratory value would potenitally rule out this diagnosis?