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Denise is brought by ambulance to the emergency room with agitation related to an overdose of prescribed antipsychotic medication. Initially the most important piece of information the charge nurse should obtain is:
 
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  How long the patient has been on the medication.
  B.
  The name and amount of the ingested medication.
  C.
  Reason for the suicide attempt.
  D.
  The name of the nearest relative and their phone number.
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ANS: B
In an emergency, information relating to the patient's drug history is important. In this case, the medication's name and amount taken will be needed to provide effective treatment. The other responses are important but can be obtained after initial emergency care.
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