A patient asks how most antidepressants work. The nurse responds by saying that antidepressants improve mood by increasing levels of:

GABA and serotonin

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Norepinephrine and serotonin

Reticular formation

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is not typically targeted by antidepressants.

B. While some antidepressants may indirectly affect epinephrine and norepinephrine levels, the primary mechanism of action for most antidepressants is through increasing levels of serotonin and/or norepinephrine.

C. Antidepressants commonly work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.

D. The reticular formation is not directly involved in the mechanism of action of antidepressants.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Explanation:

A. Noncompliance implies that the client is not following a prescribed treatment plan, which may not be the case here as the client is being educated.

B. Deficient knowledge reflects the need for education regarding lifestyle changes, such as dietary modifications, which is appropriate for a client newly diagnosed with hyperlipidemia.

C. Impaired health maintenance might be applicable if the client was not adhering to prescribed drug therapy, but this diagnosis doesn't address the need for education.

D. Self-care deficit may apply if the client is unable to perform necessary self-care activities due to physical limitations but does not address the educational aspect of dietary changes.

A. Eggs B. Onions C. Apples D. Aged cheeses

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Eggs are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

B. Onions are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

C. Apples are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

D. Aged cheeses contain tyramine, which can interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors like phenelzine (Nardil) and potentially lead to hypertensive crisis.

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is D

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