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A patient recently prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) should be closely monitored for:

Which statement best describes the action of antipsychotic medication?

This drugs effect is related to its ability to block dopamine reuptake. Euphoria, increased mental awareness, anorexia and increased sexual stimulation are desired effects:

The patient has major depression and has a history of hypomanic episodes; the likely diagnosis is:

With this class of antidepressants, the patient must be educated to avoid foods that contain tyramine which the combination of these foods and this antidepressant can lead to a hypertensive crisis:

The major feature of this disorder is a deficit or alteration in voluntary movement or sensory function that mimics a neurologic or medical condition:

This condition is a result of long term use of antipsychotics characterized by tongue protrusion, teeth grinding and lip smacking:

A patient at the clinic describes periods of sadness and poor motivation as well as episodes of elation and euphoria over the past 3 years. The patient adds, “Fortunately, I have been able to keep my job despite these mood changes.” These findings are most consistent with which disorder?

A patient is withdrawn and paranoid. Which intervention demonstrates appropriate use of touch with this patient?

When caring for patients withdrawing from alcohol, the nurse should plan measures that recognize: