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Question 1 of 5

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, "I want to try supplementing my selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with St. John’s wort.” Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Advise the patient of the danger of serotonin syndrom
B. Suggest that aromatherapy may produce better results.
C. Assess the patient for depression and risk for suicide
D. Suggest the patient decrease the antidepressant dose.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Advise the patient of the danger of serotonin syndrom

Question 2 of 5

Which CAM method is associated with using allergy injections of small amounts of an allergen in solution?

A. Naturopathy
B. Homeopathy
C. Chiropractic
D. Shiatsu

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Naturopathy

Question 3 of 5

A patient diagnosed with depression confidently tells the nurse, "I’ve been supplementing my paroxetine with St. John’s wort. It has helped a great deal.” What is the nurse’s priority action?

A. Assess changes in the patient’s level of depression.
B. Remind the patient to use a secondary form of birth control.
C. Educate the patient about the risks of selective serotonin syndrome
D. Suggest adding valerian to the treatment regimen to further improve results.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Educate the patient about the risks of selective serotonin syndrome

Question 4 of 5

What is the name of the lobe that controls visual processing?

A. Gyrus
B. Frontal Lobe
C. Occipital Lobe
D. Parietal Lobe

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Occipital Lobe

Question 5 of 5

What lobe of the brain is responsible for higher-level executive functions such as expressive language and voluntary movement?

A. Occipital lobe
B. Parietal lobe
C. Frontal lobe
D. Temporal lobe

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Frontal lobe

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