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Answer: The fluoxetine is used in the case of depression. It acts by inhibiting the reuptake of selective serotonin. The drug comes in many strength such as 10mg, 20 mg Or 40mg. The dose for the patient is sufficient and effective. And the dose in within the normal limits.
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RC is a 35 year old woman, who is prescribed fluoxetine 20 mg in the evening...
ST, a 37-year-old woman, is receiving fluoxetine 20 mg in the evening for depression. ST complains...
ST, a 37-year-old woman, is receiving fluoxetine 20 mg in the evening for depression. ST complains of insomnia and GI upset. 1. What could you suggest to ST to help her avoid insomnia? Explain your answer. 2. How might ST avoid GI upset when taking fluoxetine? What food should be avoided? ST states that she does not think the fluoxetine is helping. She states that she has heard about complementary and alternative therapies that may be taken for depression. She...
CRITICAL THINKING CASE STUDY a 37-vear-old woman, is receiving fluoxetine 20 mg in the ning for...
CRITICAL THINKING CASE STUDY a 37-vear-old woman, is receiving fluoxetine 20 mg in the ning for depression. ST complains of insomnia and GI upset 1. What could you suggest to ST to help her avoid insomnia? Explain your answer. 2. How might ST avoid GI upset when taking fluoxetine? What food should be avoided? ST states that she does not think the fluoxetine is helping. She states that she has heard about complementary and alternative therapies that may be taken...
1. Margaret Thompson is a 76-year-old Catholic woman who was diagnosed with a slow-growing renal tumor....
1. Margaret Thompson is a 76-year-old Catholic woman who was diagnosed with a slow-growing renal tumor. She is scheduled for surgery. You are responsible for the admission assessment and initial care for this patient. Which assessment questions about complementary and alternative therapies will you include during this preoperative period? 2. During the initial assessment Ms. Thompson asks many questions. “Is it cancer? Will the surgery result in a disability? What can I expect? Will I have to be in the...
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FS, a 35-year-old woman, is receiving risperidone, 3 mg twice daily, to control a psychotic disorder....
FS, a 35-year-old woman, is receiving risperidone, 3 mg twice daily, to control a psychotic disorder. She has taken the drug for 6 months but has recently become agitated and is complaining of insomnia. 1. What is the relation between FS's drug dose and her com- plaints? Explain your answer. 2. What further assessment should be made concerning FS and the drug regimen? 3. How does risperidone compare with other antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol regarding actions and adverse...
CRITICAL THINKING CASE STUDY S a 35-year-old woman, is receiving risperidone, 3 mg twice 2. What...
CRITICAL THINKING CASE STUDY S a 35-year-old woman, is receiving risperidone, 3 mg twice 2. What further assessment should be made concerning Sand daily, to control a psychotic disorder. She has taken the drug for the drug regimen? 6 months but has recently become agitated and is complaining 3. How does risperidone compare with other antipsychotics of insomnia. such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol regarding actions 1. What is the relation between FS's drug dose and her com and adverse effects?...
Times New.... 2. BI A.. EHE E CASE STUDY Case Study: Episode 1 Ms. E. Ellicott...
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The RN is developing a plan of care for a 35-year-old female, newly diagnosed with breast cancer
The RN is developing a plan of care for a 35-year-old female, newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Assessment findings include: the patient is teary and states, "I haven't been sleeping since the diagnosis." The patient doesn't make eye contact, has difficulty sitting still and her voice is trembling. Her mucous membranes are dry and she says she has not had an appetite. She says, "I don't know if I am going to need surgery to remove my breasts. I don't...
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The nurse approaches a 33 year old male client who was admitted several days ago to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a diagnosis of severe depression. The nurse smiles and says, "Hi, Doug. My name is Becca. I'm the evening nurse." She sits down in a chair near him. The nurse compliments the client on how he's looking and asks, "How are you feeling today?” The client leans away, maintains a slumped posture, avoids eye contact and shakes his head....
ST, a 37-year-old woman, is receiving fluoxetine 20 mg in the evening for depression. ST complains of insomnia and GI upset. 1. What could you suggest to ST to help her avoid insomnia? Explain your answer. 2. How might ST avoid GI upset when taking fluoxetine? What food should be avoided? ST states that she does not think the fluoxetine is helping. She states that she has heard about complementary and alternative therapies that may be taken for depression. She...
CRITICAL THINKING CASE STUDY a 37-vear-old woman, is receiving fluoxetine 20 mg in the ning for depression. ST complains of insomnia and GI upset 1. What could you suggest to ST to help her avoid insomnia? Explain your answer. 2. How might ST avoid GI upset when taking fluoxetine? What food should be avoided? ST states that she does not think the fluoxetine is helping. She states that she has heard about complementary and alternative therapies that may be taken...
A 49-year-old patient comes to the clinic with a history of depression. He tells you that he was treated for it by a doctor in another country, but he "ran out of pills" a week ago and did not know how to get a refill. He could not remember the name of the medication but said it was for "depression." He has also been having trouble sleeping. After a psychiatric evaluation, he is given a 2-week prescription for fluoxetine (Prozac)....
FS, a 35-year-old woman, is receiving risperidone, 3 mg twice daily, to control a psychotic disorder. She has taken the drug for 6 months but has recently become agitated and is complaining of insomnia. 1. What is the relation between FS's drug dose and her com- plaints? Explain your answer. 2. What further assessment should be made concerning FS and the drug regimen? 3. How does risperidone compare with other antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol regarding actions and adverse...
CRITICAL THINKING CASE STUDY S a 35-year-old woman, is receiving risperidone, 3 mg twice 2. What further assessment should be made concerning Sand daily, to control a psychotic disorder. She has taken the drug for the drug regimen? 6 months but has recently become agitated and is complaining 3. How does risperidone compare with other antipsychotics of insomnia. such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol regarding actions 1. What is the relation between FS's drug dose and her com and adverse effects?...
Times New.... 2. BI A.. EHE E CASE STUDY Case Study: Episode 1 Ms. E. Ellicott is a 52-year-old woman with a new diagnosis of hypertension. Her medical history is unremarkable except for occasional migraines. She states that her 82-year-old mother recently had a stroke and is recuperating at an inpatient rehabilitation center. Ms. Ellicott is an only child, and her mother lives 3 hours away. She is married and has two children, a 16-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy....
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