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

Author Question: A 28-year-old woman has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The physician has prescribed a typical ... (Read 28 times)

Yi-Chen

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 23, 2018
A 28-year-old woman has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The physician has prescribed a typical antipsychotic, haloperidol. Which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching related to the most common adverse effects?
 
  A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  B) Agranulocytosis
  C) Extrapyramidal symptoms
  D) Gastrointestinal problems

Question 2

Culture and sensitivity testing of a patient's sputum sample indicated that his pneumonia could be treated with intravenous cefazolin.
 
  This treatment was initiated 6 days ago and this morning the nurse's assessment reveals no adventitious lung sounds, a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute, oxygen saturation of 93 on room air, and an oral temperature of 98.4F. Based on the apparent resolution of the patient's respiratory infection, the nurse should recognize that
  A) the next scheduled dose of cefazolin should be withheld.
  B) the patient will require 8 to 10 days of continued treatment to prevent resistance or recurrence.
  C) the patient will continue treatment with cefazolin for 2 more days.
  D) the patient's antibiotic treatment will be discontinued after the next scheduled dose.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

raili21

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


Yi-Chen

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

bblaney

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Role of Dopamine D2 Receptors in the Development of Schizophrenia Role of Dopamine D2 Receptors in the Development of Schizophrenia
Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States
A diagrammatic section through a typical adult tooth. A diagrammatic section through a typical adult tooth.
A typical 1/2 inch drive air impact wrench. The direction of rotation can be changed to loosen or ... A typical 1/2 inch drive air impact wrench. The direction of rotation can be changed to loosen or ...
Parts of a typical spark plug. Parts of a typical spark plug.
A typical port fuel-injection system squirts fuel into the low pressure (vacuum) of the intake ... A typical port fuel-injection system squirts fuel into the low pressure (vacuum) of the intake ...
Video: Baroreceptor Reflex

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library