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

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? 

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? 

You find your patient with antisocial personality disorder smoking in the lounge where smoking is not allowed.  Which response is  best? 

Which of the following are true about atypical antipsychotics (select all that apply)? 

Team members working with patients who have dementia need to have a common, unified approach because this type of patient requires:

Which drug cannot be given if the patient reports alcohol intake in the past 24 hours? 

You are monitoring for common drug side effects in an elderly patient.  Which side effects are common (select all that apply)?

A patient may be suffering from sundowning.  What is the alternate name for this condition? 

Which statement is most true about anorexia nervosa?