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lindiwe

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse administering a lithium carbonate (Lithobid) to a child with mental retardation monitors the child for which of the following therapeutic effects?
 
  1. Weight loss
  2. Decreased agitation
  3. Weight gain
  4. Elevated mood

Question 2

The nurse should monitor for which of the following in the client taking venlafaxine (Effexor)?
 
  1. Increased weight
  2. Prolonged QTc interval
  3. Increased blood pressure
  4. Tardive dyskinesia


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pallen55

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Rationale: Lithium carbonate (Lithobid) is the mood stabilizer used with children. Its primary use in clients with mental retardation is for severe aggression and agitation rather than for managing mania. A side effect of the medication is weight gain. Elevated mood and weight loss are not therapeutic effects of lithium carbonate (Lithobid).

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Rationale: Sustained increased blood pressure has been noted in some clients, especially those on higher doses of venlafaxine. Weight, QTc intervals, and tardive dyskinesia are not typical side effects of venlafaxine.


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