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Medesa

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Your schizophrenic patient suddenly is observed with her head turned in an awkward position that she is unable to move. What would be your first action?
 
  A.
  Obtain a blood specimen per standing order.
  B.
  Ignore the patient, as this is most likely part of her psychotic behavior.
  C.
  Call the charge nurse and physician immediately.
  D.
  Administer an additional dose of prn antipsychotic medication.

Question 2

Which of the following side effects is most common with olanzapine?
 
  A.
  Weight gain
  B.
  Orthostatic hypotension
  C.
  Dry mouth
  D.
  Diarrhea


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guyanai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This patient may be experiencing torticollisa severe EPS (extrapyramidal symptom) reaction to antipsychotic medication that needs treatment. The physician should be notified to determine if an anticholinergic drug should be given.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic and weight gain is the most common of these side effects. Orthostatic hypotension and dry mouth occur to a lesser extent and diarrhea is not listed as a side effect.


Medesa

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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