A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department Complaining of Difficulty

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives in the emergency department complaining of difficulty breathing, dizziness, sweating, and heart palpitations. The patient reports having had similar episodes previously due to stress at work. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication?

• A) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
• B) Haloperidol (Haldol)
• C) Lorazepam (Ativan)
• D) Propranolol (Inderal)

Understand the differences and similarities between symptoms of depression and dementia in older adults.

Recognize the importance of advance directives and durable power of attorney in patient care decisions.

Identify the risks and necessary precautions when prescribing medication to the elderly.

Assess and address mental health issues, including depression and suicide risk, in older adults.

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Definitions:

Labor Organization

A group, often in the form of a union, that represents the collective interests of workers in negotiations with employers regarding wages, working conditions, and rights.

Mechanization

The process of changing from working largely or exclusively by hand or with animals to doing that work with machinery.

Cotton Mills

Factories equipped for the processing and manufacturing of cotton into yarn or fabric, pivotal to the Industrial Revolution.

Labor Management

The process of managing the relationship between employers and their workforce, including aspects like hiring, training, and negotiating labor contracts.