The Nurse Learns That a Patient Cannot Afford a Prescribed

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse learns that a patient cannot afford a prescribed medication and enlists the assistance of the social worker and an outside agency to provide medications at a lower cost.Which QSEN competency do the nurse's actions best demonstrate?

• A) Collaboration and teamwork
• B) Evidence-based practice
• C) Patient-centered care
• D) Quality improvement

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drugs

Drugs used to treat depression and anxiety.

MAO Inhibitors

A class of medications used to treat depression by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine.

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant drugs that increase the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, helping to improve mood.

Biomedical Therapy

Biomedical Therapy involves treating psychological disorders with biological methods, such as medication, surgery, or electroconvulsive therapy, to directly affect the brain's chemistry and functioning.