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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 C

Explanation

A. Ibuprofen is not typically contraindicated with calcium channel blockers.

B. Ranitidine is not typically contraindicated with calcium channel blockers.

C. Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, can interact with calcium channel blockers, leading to increased levels of digoxin and potential toxicity.

D. Acetaminophen is not typically contraindicated with calcium channel blockers.

A. reducing B. constricting C. dissolving D. dilating

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Organic nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, dilate (widen) veins and coronary arteries, leading to decreased preload and afterload, which helps relieve angina pain.

B. Constricting veins and coronary arteries would exacerbate angina symptoms by reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.

C. Dissolving veins and coronary arteries is not a mechanism of action for organic nitrates in the treatment of angina.

D. Dilating veins and coronary arteries is the primary mechanism of action for organic nitrates, resulting in increased blood flow to the heart muscle and relief of angina pain.

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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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The patient is instructed when taking calcium channel blockers to use extreme caution when taking which of the following medications?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The organic nitrates relieve angina pain by veins and coronary arteries.

Correct Answer is D

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