Author Question: Four hours after receiving risperidone (Risperdal), the patient on the psychiatric unit has a ... (Read 99 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Four hours after receiving risperidone

(Risperdal), the patient on the psychiatric unit has a temperature elevation of 2o F. What is your best action?
a. Administer the next dose of the drug as prescribed.
b. Assess the patient for other signs and symptoms of infection.
c. Hold the next drug dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
d. Attempt to arouse the patient from sleep by gently shaking his or her arm.

Question 2

An older patient taking lithium carbonate

(Eskalith) for 2 months has all of the following conditions. Which finding should you report to the prescriber as a possible side effect that may require a change of drug or drug dosage?
a. Dry mouth
b. Increased belching after meals
c. Weight loss of 6 lb in 1 week
d. International normalized ratio (INR) of 1.1