Author Question: You are the nurse caring for a client who is psychotic and has been diagnosed with a mood disorder. ... (Read 16 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

You are the nurse caring for a client who is psychotic and has been diagnosed with a mood disorder.

Which of the following is a drug that is not an antipsychotic but is often ordered by the provider to aid in managing psychosis in clients with mood disorders? a. Ritalin
b. Reserpine
c. lithium
d. phenobarbital

Question 2

A client hears the word match. The client replies, Match, patch, catch, hatch. Which term should the nurse document that best describes this client's statement?

A) Word salad
B) Clang association
C) Loose association
D) Ideas of reference

chinwesucks · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Lithium, while not an antipsychotic, is often prescribed to clients who are psychotic and have mood disorders. However, care must be taken when a client is also taking an antipsychotic medication. Although rare, lithium and antipsychotics can interact in a manner that results in profound neurological impairment. As a result, the client taking both drugs must be closely monitored for any signs of neurological disorders.

Answer to Question 2

B