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What is the priority reason for a nurse to perform a full physical health assessment on a client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

A “party” drug that has shown some promising results for severe depression and suicidal thoughts is:    

In order to help the Psych Tech student enjoy a balanced life and minimize the potential to be depressed it is important to eat healthy, exercise daily (even walking), manage stress, and maintain good sleep habits.

In order to help the Psych Tech student enjoy a balanced life and minimize the potential to be depressed it is important to eat healthy, exercise daily (even walking), manage stress, and maintain good sleep habits.

A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:

True or False: Constipation is sometimes seen with depressed patients who have psychomotor retardation.

True or False: The most serious reaction to the MAOIs is a decrease in the heart rate.

A client admitted to the psychiatric unit following a suicide attempt is diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which behavioral symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?

A person taking a MAOI medication should avoid food that has been:  

The antidepressant medication Wellbutrin (bupropion) has a low risk or a minor side effect of __________________: however, it can possibly cause __________________.