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darbym82

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The physician is considering changing the antipsychotic medication for a client with schizophrenia
  who is troubled by the extrapyramidal symptoms of his current medication, haloperidol, and who
  seems to be becoming less motivated and more
 
  withdrawn. For planning purposes the nurse can
  assume that the physician will probably choose
  a. chlorpromazine (Thorazine).
  b. clozapine (Clozaril).
  c. olanzapine (Zyprexa).
  d. fluoxetine (Prozac).

Question 2

To evaluate the efficacy of tacrine (Cognex), the nurse would consider outcome criteria related to
 
  a. improvement in mood.
  b. memory improvement.
  c. reduction of hyperactivity.
  d. absence of auditory hallucinations.


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voltaire123

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

C
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that produces few extrapyramidal side effects and is
effective in treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Option A: This drug
often produces EPS. It is not effective in treating negative symptoms. Option B: Clozapine would
not be the drug of choice because of the danger of agranulocytosis. Option D: Fluoxetine is a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Tacrine is an anticholinesterase drug that works by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine at
the synapse. It is used to treat Alzheimer's disease. The other options do not reflect expected
outcomes of tacrine therapy.


darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

chjcharjto14

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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