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A patient who is using both a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch and immediate-release morphine for chronic cancer pain develops new-onset confusion,dizziness,and a decrease in respiratory rate. Which action should the nurse take first?
Bipolar Disorder
A mental health condition causing extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Lithium
A chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3, known for its use in psychiatric medication to treat bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.
Tricyclics
A class of antidepressant drugs that increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin, altering the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
A class of drugs used primarily to treat depression and anxiety by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain.
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