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Cooldude101

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on: Jul 19, 2018
An atypical antipsychotic has been prescribed for an elderly patient. The nurse developing the patient's care plan includes:
 
  a. Scheduling weekly WBC counts
  b. Teaching about a tyramine-free diet
  c. Requesting that a daily laxative be included
  d. Teaching fall prevention strategies to both the patient and family

Question 2

When following up on SSRI medication side effects, the nurse will need to make specific inquiries about:
 
  a. Anticholinergic symptoms
  b. Alpha-adrenergic blockade
  c. GI tract symptoms
  d. Sexual dysfunction


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

ANS: D
Orthostatic hypotension is a possible side effect due to alpha-adrenergic blockade. The nurse should teach the patient about changing position slowly and using handrails when walking to prevent falls. The remaining options are not related to antipsychotic medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
SSRIs often cause sexual dysfunction, a symptom patients may be reluctant to bring up vol-untarily. Patients readily bring up the side effects mentioned in the other options.


Cooldude101

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

miss.ashley

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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