Author Question: A client is prescribed clozapine. The nurse instructs the client on the need for weekly laboratory ... (Read 50 times)

fbq8i · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed clozapine. The nurse instructs the client on the need for weekly laboratory testing for which of the following?

A) Serum lithium
B) WBC count
C) Blood glucose
D) pH level

Question 2

After administering an antipsychotic to a client, the nurse would immediately report which of the following?

A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Dry mouth
C) Rigidity
D) Drowsiness

sultansheikh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Use of the drug clozapine has been associated with severe agranulocytosis (i.e., decreased white blood cells), so weekly WBC count tests are scheduled. Serum lithium tests are taken for clients who have been administered lithium, not clozapine. There is no need to check blood glucose or pH level.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should immediately report to the primary health care provider if the client displays signs of rigidity. Dry mouth, episodes of orthostatic hypotension, and drowsiness are reactions that are considered normal during drug therapy and need not be reported unless severe.