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kwoodring

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A nurse should be able to differentiate between the typical and atypical antipsychotics. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an atypical antipsychotic? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Lithium (Eskalith)
  B) Aripiprazole (Abilify)
  C) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
  D) Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
  E) Clozapine (Clozaril)

Question 2

When teaching a client who is to receive antipsychotic therapy, the nurse would include which of the following as a common skin reaction that might occur when initiating therapy? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Urticaria
  B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  C) Photosensitivity
  D) Hyperpigmentation
  E) Toxic epidermal necrolysis



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Aripiprazole (Abilify) and clozapine (Clozaril) are classified as atypical antipsychotics.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C
Feedback:
Urticaria and photosensitivity are common skin reactions a nurse should warn a client about when the client is initiated on antipsychotic therapy.





 

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