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dakota nelson

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A nurse is providing care for a client who receives scheduled doses of a neuroleptic medication. This client is likely being treated for which of the following mental health disorders?
 
  A) Bipolar disorder
  B) Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  C) Major depression
  D) Schizophrenia

Question 2

A client has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and an appropriate medication regimen is being created. Which of the following statements comparing buspirone to benzodiazepines is accurate?
 
  A) Buspirone does not cause drowsiness.
  B) Buspirone is associated with dependence and addiction.
  C) Benzodiazepines have no muscle-relaxing properties.
  D) Benzodiazepines are ineffective in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal.


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

Ans: D
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Antipsychotic medications, also known as neuroleptics, are used to treat severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. They also are used for acute and chronic thought disorders and confusion that commonly accompanies psychotic disorders, extreme aggressive behaviors, and dementia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
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Benzodiazepines have the pharmacologic effects of anxiolysis, sedation, centrally mediated muscle relaxation, and elevation of the seizure threshold. Buspirone (BuSpar) is an anxiolytic that binds serotonin receptors. Its mechanism of action is not known; however, it lacks anticonvulsant, sedative, or muscle relaxant properties.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
No problemo


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