When Taking the Depressed Patient's History, the Nurse Finds That

question 28

Multiple Choice

When taking the depressed patient's history, the nurse finds that the patient is taking Prozac and the herbal remedy St. John's wort. The nurse gives this information to the physician immediately because:

• A) the patient is still depressed and needs another antidepressant added.
• B) Prozac and St. John's wort should not be taken together, because this can cause toxicity.
• C) Prozac and St. John's wort are complementary therapies and the doctor should know this.
• D) the patient should not be taking herbal remedies, because they have proven to be ineffective.

Identify strategies for meeting public health goals.

Comprehend the ethical responsibilities of nurses beyond patient care.

Understand the concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and the role of public health.

Analyze the impact of health care policies and funding on health outcomes.

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Definitions:

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single firm controls the entire market supply of a product or service, with no close substitutes available, enabling price setting power.

Entry of New Firms

The process by which new companies can enter an industry, often affecting competition levels, market share, and innovation.

Standardized Product

Goods or services that are uniform in quality and performance, making them interchangeable with similar products from different producers.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by an extremely large number of sellers, none of whom can control market prices or product quality, leading to a situation where products are homogeneous and businesses have no control over pricing.