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Nurse Maryse invites a recently discharged patient's family to attend an outpatient support group. This type of program would most likely help the family with which of the following issues?
 
  A.
  Learning from others in the same situations
  B.
  Gaining insight into why they feel guilty
  C.
  Recognizing the client's weakness
  D.
  Managing the client's financial concern and problems

Question 2

When developing a care plan for Ms. Smith, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and is receiving haloperidol, which of the following medications would Nurse Janet expect to administer if the patient developed extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)?
 
  A.
  Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
  B.
  Paroxetine (Paxil)
  C.
  Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
  D.
  Lorazepam (Ativan)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In a group treatment modality, the members realize there are others with similar problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Extrapyramidal side effects from haloperidol (Haldol) should be treated with benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) because of its anticholinergic properties.





 

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