Scenario: A 47-year-old patient with major depressive disorder and chronic insomnia has been taking mirtazapine 30 mg at bedtime for three weeks. The patient reports no improvement in mood and worsening insomnia. Question: What is the most appropriate action for the nurse practitioner to take? Decrease the mirtazapine dose to 15 mg at bedtime. Increase the mirtazapine dose to 45 mg at bedtime. Add a sleep aid to the current regimen. Discontinue mirtazapine and switch to another antidepressant.

Each of the following hair disorders is characterized by brittle hair EXCEPT __ trichorrhexis nodosa monilethrix fragilitas crinium hirsuties

45. The student nurse has just finished a course about the older adult . Which of the following does the student nurse understand to be correct about aging? a) Sexual activity is of little importance. b) Older adults are more likely to be victims of crime. c) There is no decline in intelligence. d) Routine health screenings are no longer needed.

daciofen: Select one or more: a.is a skeletal muscle relaxant. b. can cause urinary retention c.potentiates depressant activity when mixing with antidepressants d. causes diarrhea

Which of the following medications is a Calcium channel Blocker? Metoprolol Simvastatin Valsartan Amlodipine

The result of adrenal cortex degeneration is __ disease. Fill in the blank $\square $

Do you need PPE to enter the "warm zone"? Yes No

A client is receiving apixaban. Which medication instruction should the nurse reinforce during client teaching? Avoid people with upper respiratory infections. Monitor for signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Administer the medication with urokinase. The medication will be discontinued before surgery.

An inflammation of the serous membrane surrounding the lungs is known as: COPD pneumonia pulmonary edema pleurisy

Which of the following rhythms often require "cardioversion?" atrial fibrillation atrial flutter Wandering Pacemaker All of the above two of the above

The primary role of a PBT is to Interpret the results of blood tests Discuss blood tests and possible diagnoses with patients Greet patients when they arrive at a facility Collect and process blood specimens