functioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your symptoms.” • Question 2

0 out of 1

points The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like

to begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar

depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The

PMHNP recognizes

that which of the following medications is contraindicated for

this patient?

Selecte

d

Answer

:

C.

Lithium

(Lithobid

)

• Question 3

Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was

started on

1 out of

1 points

antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After

beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this

client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What

can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?

Selecte

d

Answer

: