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Question1
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best response would be:
Answer: “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-functioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your symptoms.â€
• Question 2
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?
Selected Answer:
C.Lithium(Lithobid)
• Question 3
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was started of 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?
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