« previous next »

Author Question: A patient with schizophrenia begins a new prescription for lurasidone HCl (Latuda). The patient is ... (Read 30 times)

tuffie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient with schizophrenia begins a new prescription for lurasidone HCl (Latuda). The patient is 5', 6 tall and currently weighs 204 pounds. Which topic is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan related to this medication?
 
  a. How to recognize tardive dyskinesia
  b. Weight management strategies
  c. Ways to manage constipation
  d. Sleep hygiene measures

Question 2

A patient with schizophrenia begins to talks about volmers hiding in the warehouse at work. The term volmers should be documented as:
 
  a. neologism
  b. concrete thinking
  c. thought insertion
  d. idea of reference


chreslie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Lurasidone HCl (Latuda) is an atypical antipsychotic medication. The incidence of weight gain, diabetes, and high cholesterol is high with this medication. The patient is overweight now, so weight management is especially important. The incidence of tardive dyskinesia is low with atypical antipsychotic medications. Constipation may occur, but it is less important than weight management. This drug usually produces drowsiness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the patient. Volmer is not a known common noun. Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think abstractly. Thought insertion refers to thoughts of others that are implanted in one's mind. An idea of reference is a type of delusion in which trivial events are given personal significance.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

tuffie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


chreslie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Patient wearing an abularm Patient wearing an abularm
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position). The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS. Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Drugs can be classified as prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs Drugs can be classified as prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
Example of a Physician’s Prescription Example of a Physician’s Prescription
Video: Chronology of leptin research (A history of leptin research)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library