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lindiwe

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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


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pallen55

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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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).

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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.


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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