A client is hospitalized for severe depression. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect
to provide the client with teaching about
a. clozapine (Clozaril).
b. chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
c. tacrine (Cognex).
d. fluoxetine (Prozac).
Question 2
A client with schizophrenia who has received chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 200 mg po 4 times daily
for 3 weeks has symptoms of a shuffling, propulsive gait, a masklike face, and drooling. These
symptoms should be assessed as
a. hepatocellular effects.
b. pseudoparkinsonism.
c. tardive dyskinesia.
d. akathisia.
NURSE
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation
depression