Author Question: A nurse would assess a client treated with an antipsychotic medication for which of the following ... (Read 68 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse would assess a client treated with an antipsychotic medication for which of the following behaviors if the antipsychotic medication was stopped? Select all that apply.

A) Hallucinations
B) Anhedonia
C) Delusions
D) Dystonia
E) Flattened affect

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients who are receiving lithium. Which of the following would the nurse identify as being at increased risk for the development of lithium toxicity? Select all that apply.

A) Clients receiving furosemide (Lasix)
B) Clients experiencing diarrhea
C) Clients with renal insufficiency
D) Clients with liver cirrhosis
E) Clients experiencing vomiting

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Antipsychotic medications help control symptoms associated with psychotic disorders such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, behavior disturbances, social withdrawal, flattened affect, and anhedonia. Dystonia would be noted as an adverse reaction with antipsychotic drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Clients with dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, renal or cardiovascular disease, or sodium depletion and those receiving diuretics (i.e., furosemide) are at an increased risk for developing lithium toxicity.