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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is exhibiting the following symptoms: insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and easily agitated. Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse believe these symptoms are caused by?

Overdose of barbiturates

Mania

Side effects of lithium (Eskalith)

Depression

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. The symptoms described are characteristic of mania, not indicative of an overdose of barbiturates.

B. The symptoms described align with a manic episode, which is a hallmark feature of bipolar disorder.

C. These symptoms are not typically associated with lithium side effects.

D. The symptoms described are not consistent with depression but rather with mania.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, not caused by statins or involving muscle inflammation.

B. Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. It can be caused by statin medications among other factors.

C. Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, unrelated to muscle breakdown.

D. Spasticity is a condition where certain muscles are continuously contracted, causing stiffness or tightness of the muscles, also unrelated to muscle breakdown.

A. The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache B. Nitroglycerin does not cause a headache C. The client will not have a headache if the nitroglycerin is taken with a high-fat meal D. A headache indicates a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Explanation:

A. Headache is a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and can often be managed with continued use.

B. Nitroglycerin is known to cause headaches as a common side effect.

C. Taking nitroglycerin with a high-fat meal is not likely to prevent headaches; it may, in fact, delay absorption and onset of action.

D. A headache alone is not indicative of a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin; other symptoms would typically be present.

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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is exhibiting the following symptoms: insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and easily agitated. Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse believe these symptoms are caused by?

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What is the term for a medical condition, caused by statins, in which the muscle tissue becomes extremely inflamed, resulting in the breakdown of muscle?

Correct Answer is B

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A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache. Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?

Correct Answer is A

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