A Client with New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Appears Very Anxious

question 34

Multiple Choice

A client with new-onset atrial fibrillation appears very anxious.After reviewing the client's recent laboratory results,the nurse concludes that which might be causing the client's symptoms?

• A) A Hgb of 11.0 g/dL
• B) A TSH of 0.25 mU/mL
• C) A TSH of 18 mU/mL
• D) A Hgb of 13.8 g/dL

Apply knowledge of medication routes and administration guidelines.

Recognize the significance of administering medications at specific times, especially in relation to meals or other medications.

Demonstrate understanding of units of measurement and their conversions in the context of medication dosing.

Assess patient needs for specific medications based on medical conditions.

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Definitions:

Antianxiety Medication

Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and manage conditions associated with anxiety disorders.

Xanax

A medication known generically as alprazolam, used primarily for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic attacks by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

Biomedical Therapist

A health professional who uses physical interventions and medications to treat psychological disorders, often with a focus on biological factors.

ECT

Stands for Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from severe mental disorders.