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What is the major concern in administering antidepressants to depressed children?

The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a young female victim of sexual assault.  The client’s physical assessment is complete, and physical evidence has been collected.  The nurse notes that the client is withdrawn, confused, and at times physically immobile.  How should the nurse interpret these behaviors?  

Your male patient tells you that he has women “throwing themselves” at him everywhere he goes.  The best nursing response to the patient is:

The nurse knows that stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be administerd:

The nurse is caring for a female client who was admitted to the mental health unit recently for anorexia nervosa.  The nurse enters the client’s room and notes that the client is engaged in rigorous push-ups.  Which nursing action is most appropriate?

in addition to gastrointestinal disorders associated with eating disorders, nurses must be aware of and assess for other medical complications including:

A new patient with a history of alcoholism is in the emergency department with agitation, vomiting, and tremors.  He tells you he had his last drink 24 hours ago.  Which medication would most likely be ordered? 

Which of the following are valid nursing interventions in treating schizophrenic patients (select all that apply)? 

A schizophrenic patient has been taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) for 6 months.  She now is experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).  Which medication is most likely to be added? 

Which of the following groups of medications are most commonly used with ADHD?