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A client is being discharged home with a prescription for chlorpromazine (Thorazine). What should the nurse instruct this client to avoid?
 
  1. Increased fiber intake
  2. Chewing gum
  3. Caffeine
  4. Increased fluids

Question 2

A client has been prescribed chlorpromazine (Thorazine). The client asks the nurse when the medication will become effective. Based on the knowledge of the medication, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1. In 78 weeks
  2. Immediately
  3. Within a few days
  4. In 6 months

[katheyjon]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Increased fiber intake is incorrect because this is needed to regulate bowels.
Rationale 2: Chewing gum is incorrect because this is used to relieve dry mouth.
Rationale 3: Caffeine negates the effects of antipsychotics.
Rationale 4: Increased fluids is incorrect because this is needed to regulate bowels.

Global Rationale: Caffeine negates the effects of antipsychotics. Increased fiber intake is incorrect because this is needed to regulate bowels. Chewing gum is incorrect because this is used to relieve dry mouth. Increased fluids is incorrect because this is needed to regulate bowels.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: It can take 78 weeks for most symptoms to diminish. Hallucinations and delusions can diminish within a few days.
Rationale 2: It can take 78 weeks for most symptoms to diminish. Hallucinations and delusions can diminish within a few days.
Rationale 3: It can take 78 weeks for most symptoms to diminish. Hallucinations and delusions can diminish within a few days.
Rationale 4: It can take 78 weeks for most symptoms to diminish. Hallucinations and delusions can diminish within a few days.

Global Rationale: It can take 78 weeks for most symptoms to diminish. Hallucinations and delusions can diminish within a few days.

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Thank you!

[katheyjon]

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