Interaction between antipsychotic medications and which of the ...

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Interaction between antipsychotic medications and which of the following drugs is particularly problematic because it may inhibit the metabolism of antipsychotics?
 
  a. caffeine
  b. chlorpromazine
  c. cimetidine
  d. epinephrine

Question 2

The nurse admits a middle-aged male to the hospital unit with symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal. On the admission assessment, he states that he has been drinking since he was age 19, starting with heavy weekend binges.
 
  He indicates that his last drink was 24 hours ago. Which of the following types of alcoholism does this client likely have? a. type I
  b. type II
  c. type III
  d. type IV

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Answer to Question 1

C
Cimetidine has a problematic interaction with antipsychotic medications because it may inhibit metabolism of antipsychotics. This can result in increased levels of the drug in the body and increased effects. Tagamet is the brand name of cimetidine, and can be purchased over the counter. It is used to treat dyspepsia.

Answer to Question 2

B
This client most likely has type II alcoholism. This type of alcoholism affects primarily men. It generally begins in the 20s or earlier and is associated with binge drinking. Type II alcoholism tends to run in families, and there is evolving evidence for genetic factors in many cases.