1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about fluoxetine. Whichof thefollowing information should the nurse include in the teaching?

a. You may experience a decreased sex drive while taking medication

2. A nurse is teaching a client about adverse effects ofzolpidem. Which of the followingadverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?

a. Daytime sleepiness

3. A nurse is assessing a client who is taking bupropion. The nurse should recognize whichof the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?

a. Decreased urge to smoke

4. A nurse is preparing to administer benztropine 2 mg IM every 12 hr to a client whois

experiencing an extrapyramidal reaction. Available is 1 mg/mL

a. 2 mL

5. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new prescription for

phenelzine. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods

when taking this medication?

a. salami

6. a nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder about lithium. Which of the

following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

a. Notify your provider if you experience vomiting or diarrhea

7. A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount availableis

fluoxetine 20 mg/5 mL. a. 10 mL

8. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is taking

buspirone. Which of the following adverse effectsshould the nurse report to the

provider?

a. sweating

9. a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder andwill bedischarged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client whichof thefollowing factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?

a. The client runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon

10. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a depressive disorder andis

taking amitriptyline. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in theplanof care?

a. Weigh the client weekly

11. A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT. Which of thefollowing medicationsshould the nurse anticipate administering prior to the procedure?a. atropine

12. a nurse in the emergency department is planning care for a client who is admittedfor anoverdose of phencyclidine. Which of the following actions should the nurse plantotake?a. Administer ammonium chloride

13. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has major depressivedisorder and a prescription for nortriptyline 25 mg daily. Which of the following client

statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

a. I should sit on the side of the bed before standing