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A mood disorder characterized by periods of depression alternating with normal periods and periods of intense excitation is called _____.

A patient presents to the emergency room with nausea, restlessness, and tachycardia. The serum theophylline level is 28 mcg/mL. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

How do second-generation antihistamines differ from first-generation antihistamines?

 A patient with COPD is prescribed propranolol and albuterol. What is the nurse’s best action?

 A patient has been taking theophylline for chronic asthma. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports quitting smoking two weeks ago. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

For which client should the nurse question an order for diphenhydramine?

When educating a patient about theophylline, which information is most essential to include?

When starting a patient on antidysrhythmic therapy, the nurse will remember that which problem is a potential adverse effect of any antidysrhythmic drug? 

Which statement correctly describes second-generation antihistamines like cetirizine and loratadine?

A patient has been prescribed a nasal spray containing an adrenergic decongestant to manage symptoms of a common cold. The nurse should include which of the following instructions when educating the patient on the use of the adrenergic nasal spray?