Author Question: The nurse administering a lithium carbonate (Lithobid) to a child with mental retardation monitors ... (Read 28 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse administering a lithium carbonate (Lithobid) to a child with mental retardation monitors the child for which of the following therapeutic effects?

1. Weight loss
2. Decreased agitation
3. Weight gain
4. Elevated mood

Question 2

The nurse should monitor for which of the following in the client taking venlafaxine (Effexor)?

1. Increased weight
2. Prolonged QTc interval
3. Increased blood pressure
4. Tardive dyskinesia

pallen55 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Lithium carbonate (Lithobid) is the mood stabilizer used with children. Its primary use in clients with mental retardation is for severe aggression and agitation rather than for managing mania. A side effect of the medication is weight gain. Elevated mood and weight loss are not therapeutic effects of lithium carbonate (Lithobid).

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Sustained increased blood pressure has been noted in some clients, especially those on higher doses of venlafaxine. Weight, QTc intervals, and tardive dyskinesia are not typical side effects of venlafaxine.