This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient received maintenance doses of fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) 25 mg IM every 2 ... (Read 130 times)

jerry coleman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient received maintenance doses of fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) 25 mg IM every 2 weeks for 2 years. The clinic nurse notes the patient is grimacing and seems to be constantly smacking her lips.
 
  On the next clinic visit, the patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion. The nurse should suspect the presence of ________ and should __________. a. agranulocytosischec k the patient's complete blood count for changes
  b. tardive dyskinesiaadministe r the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
  c. Tourette's syndromeconsult the patient's physician about a neuro evaluation
  d. anticholinergic effectsconsult the physician about possible medication changes

Question 2

Studies of families, twins, and relatives with personality disorders have demonstrated that the developing personality is influenced by:
 
  a. Genetics
  b. Order of birth
  c. Financial factors
  d. Number of siblings


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sierrahalpin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological condition induced by antipsychotic medications and involves involuntary rhythmic movements of the face, trunk, and limbs, including tongue thrusting, licking, blowing, rocking, and pill-rolling of the fingers. These symptoms usually persist even when the drug is discontinued. The scenario is not consistent with the other disorders mentioned: Agranulocytosis does not involve abnormal movements, the movements in Tourette's syndrome are intermittent (tics) rather than persistent and rhythmic, and anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and dry eyes and mucous membranes (which could explain the lip smacking but not the other motor changes).

Answer to Question 2

A
Studies of families, twins, and relatives of individuals with personality disorders have demonstrated that behavior and personality have a strong genetic influence.


jerry coleman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


sierrahalpin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Measuring Patient Height Measuring Patient Height
Leukemia. A blood smear from a patient suffering from leukemia demonstrates the abundance of enlarge Leukemia. A blood smear from a patient suffering from leukemia demonstrates the abundance of enlarge
Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment Patient teaching: abdominal assessment
Types of Health Maintenance Organizations Types of Health Maintenance Organizations
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Video: Summation - defined, spatial, temporal & AP generation or not

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library