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ashley

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Which statements are true regarding chlorpromazine (Thorazine)? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Many clients overdose on this medication.
  2. This drug does not cause physical dependence.
  3. Anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, postural hypotension, and urinary retention are common.
  4. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) has a wide safety margin between a therapeutic and a lethal dose.
  5. This drug will cause psychological dependence.

Question 2

A female client has been prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). The physician monitors the client for increased prolactin levels. The nurse anticipates which symptoms to be present in a female client with increased prolactin levels?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Menstrual disorders
  2. Decreased libido
  3. Sense of euphoria
  4. Osteoporosis
  5. Facial hair



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Many clients overdose on this medication is incorrect because there is a wide safety margin, and death due to overdose is highly unlikely.
Rationale 2: Antipsychotic drugs do not cause physical dependence.
Rationale 3: Anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, postural hypotension, and urinary retention are common.
Rationale 4: Antipsychotic drugs have a wide safety margin between a therapeutic and a lethal dose; deaths due to overdoses of antipsychotic drugs are uncommon.
Rationale 5: Antipsychotic drugs do not cause psychological dependence is incorrect.

Global Rationale: Antipsychotic drugs do not cause physical dependence. Anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, postural hypotension, and urinary retention are common.They also have a wide safety margin between a therapeutic and a lethal dose; deaths due to overdoses of antipsychotic drugs are uncommon. Many clients overdose on this medication is incorrect because there is a wide safety margin, and death due to overdose is highly unlikely. Antipsychotic drugs do not psychological dependence is incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4

Rationale 1: Increased prolactin levels cause menstrual disorders.
Rationale 2: Increased prolactin levels cause decreased libido.
Rationale 3: Increased prolactin levels do not cause euphoria.
Rationale 4: Increased prolactin levels cause osteoporosis.
Rationale 5: Increased prolactin levels do not cause facial hair.

Global Rationale: Increased prolactin levels cause menstrual disorders, decreased libido, and osteoporosis. Increased prolactin levels are not associated with a sense of euphoria or facial hair.




ashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


ecabral0

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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