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gonzo233

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A patient who is overweight is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The primary care NP should consider prescribing:
 
  a. olanzapine (Zyprexa).
  b. ziprasidone (Geodon).
  c. quetiapine (Seroquel).
  d. aripiprazole (Abilify).

Question 2

A serious side effect associated with desmopressin is:
 
  a. dehydration.
  b. hypotension.
  c. hyponatremia.
  d. urinary retention.


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Sweetkitty24130

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Of the four drugs listed, ziprasidone causes the least metabolic side-effect burden of second-generation antipsychotics.

Answer to Question 2

C
Patients taking desmopressin should be cautioned to limit fluid intake because hyponatremia and water intoxication may occur.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

vickyvicksss

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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