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torybrooks

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When a patient is receiving a second-generation antipsychotic drug, such as risperidone (Risperdal), the nurse will monitor for which therapeutic effect?
 
  a. Fewer panic attacks
  b. Decreased paranoia and delusions
  c. Decreased feeling of hopelessness
  d. Improved tardive dyskinesia

Question 2

A patient has been taking the monoamine
 
  oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) phenelzine (Nardil) for 6 months. The patient wants to go to a party and asks the nurse, Will just one beer be a problem? Which advice from the nurse is correct?
  a. You can drink beer as long as you have a designated driver.
  b. Now that you've had the last dose of that medication, there will be no further dietary restrictions.
  c. If you begin to experience a throbbing headache, rapid pulse, or nausea, you'll need to stop drinking.
  d. You need to avoid all foods that contain tyramine, including beer, while taking this medication.


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deja

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

Sarahjh

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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