Multiple Choice
A patient hospitalized with a mood disorder has aggression, agitation, talkativeness, and irritability. A nurse begins the care plan based on the expectation that the health care provider is most likely to prescribe a medication classified as a(n) :
A) anticholinergic.
B) mood stabilizer.
C) psychostimulant.
D) tricyclic antidepressant.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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