Consider these three drugs: divalproex (Depakote), carbamazepine ...

[burton19126]

Consider these three drugs: divalproex (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol), and gabapentin (Neurontin). Which drug also belongs to this group?
 
  a. clonazepam (Klonopin)
  b. risperidone (Risperdal)
  c. lamotrigine (Lamictal)
  d. aripiprazole (Abilify)

Question 2

A patient with acute mania undresses in the group room and dances. The nurse's first intervention would be to:
 
  a. quietly ask the patient, Why don't you put on your clothes?
  b. firmly tell the patient, Stop dancing, and put on your clothing.
  c. put a blanket around the patient, and walk with the patient to a quiet room.
  d. allow the patient stay in the group room. Move the other patients to a different area.

[ju]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The three drugs in the stem of this question are all anticonvulsants. Lamotrigine is also an anticonvulsant. Clonazepam is an anxiolytic; aripiprazole and risperidone are antipsychotic drugs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients must be protected from the embarrassing consequences of their poor judgment whenever possible. Protecting the patient from public exposure by matter-of-factly covering the patient and removing him or her from the area with a sufficient number of staff members to avoid argument and provide control is an effective approach.

[burton19126]

Thank you

[ju]

Happy to help you