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Melani1276

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on: Jul 19, 2018
When an antipsychotic medication is administered orally in pill form that is swallowed intact, the clinical effects are noted within:
 
  a. 5 to 10 minutes
  b. 15 to 30 minutes
  c. 40 to 55 minutes
  d. 60 minutes or longer

Question 2

A nurse has established a helping relationship with the family of a mentally ill patient. This relationship should focus on:
 
  a. the patient and the patient's needs.
  b. family attending educational sessions.
  c. family concerns with burden and grief.
  d. helping the family members meet their own needs.


carolinefletcherr

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The clinical effects of antipsychotics are noted within 60 minutes or longer when the medication is taken orally. Oral absorption can take between 1 and 4 hours. The absorption process may be decreased by foods, coffee, smoking, and other drugs.

Answer to Question 2

D
Foci for collaboration with family are as follows: offering information on mental illness, improving family communication and problem solving, helping with service-system use, helping family members meet their own needs, and addressing special issues concerning the patient and concerning the family.


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