Author: Anonymous

Newer (atypical) antipsychotic medications:

Which atypical medication has the most potential for a client to experience sedation, weight gain, and hypersalivation?

Antipsychotic medications are thought to decrease psychotic symptoms by:

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently raped. The client states, “I never should have been out on the street alone at night.” Which of the following is an appropriate therapeutic response by the nurse?

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) like Fluoxetine or Paroxetine

Antipsychotic medications are thought to decrease psychotic symptoms by:

Nancy has a new diagnosis of panic disorder. Dr. S has written a prn order for Alprazolam (Xanax) for when Nancy is feeling anxious. She says to the nurse, “Dr. S prescribed Buspirone (Buspar) for my friend’s anxiety. Why did he order something different for me?” The nurse’s answer is based on which of the following?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has alcohol use disorder and a new prescription for carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

There is a very narrow margin between the therapeutic and toxic levels of lithium carbonate. Symptoms of toxicity are most likely to appear if the serum levels exceed.

A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder requests diazepam (Valium). When the emergency department physician refuses, the client becomes angry and demands to see another physician. What defense mechanism is the client using?