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Beheh

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When administering antipsychotic drugs, the nurse would need to keep in mind that which of the following atypical antipsychotics are most commonly associated with weight gain? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
  B) Risperidone (Risperdal)
  C) Ziprasidone (Geodon)
  D) Quetiapine (Seroquel)
  E) Clozapine (Clozaril)

Question 2

A nurse caring for a client receiving clozapine (Clozaril) needs to be mindful of the symptoms that indicate bone marrow suppression.
 
  Assessment of which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing bone marrow suppression? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Sore throat
  C) Fever
  D) Chills
  E) Weakness


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

Ans: A, B
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) and risperidone (Risperdal) are atypical antipsychotics that are most commonly associated with weight gain. None of the other drugs are associated with weight gain.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
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Symptoms that indicate bone marrow suppression include lethargy, weakness, fever, sore throat, malaise, mucous membrane ulceration, and flu-like complaints.


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