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james0929 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child is prescribed trazodone. What would the nurse be least likely to include in the plan of care related to this drug?

A) Monitoring blood pressure for orthostatic hypotension
B) Assessing the child for sedation and drowsiness
C) Administering the drug with a snack
D) Monitoring for tardive dyskinesia

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an 11-year-old child with a conduct disorder. What would the nurse identify as characteristics of this disorder? Select all answers that apply.

A) Easily annoyed
B) Initiator of physical fights
C) Temper tantrums
D) Truancy
E) Arrest for arson

ntsoane kedibone · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Trazodone does not cause tardive dyskinesia; antipsychotics do. It can cause orthostatic hypotension, sedation, and drowsiness. It should be given after meals or with snacks to minimize gastrointestinal upset.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Behaviors associated with conduct disorder include initiation of physical fights, arson, and truancy. Becoming easily annoyed and experiencing temper tantrums are associated with oppositional defiant disorder.