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A client is receiving an antipsychotic agent. Which laboratory result is of most concern?
 
  a. Serum sodium level of 138 mEq/L
  b. Blood glucose level of 100 mg/dl
  c. White blood cell count of 6000/mm3
  d. Serum medication level below normal limits

Question 2

A client has been taking a phenothiazine for 1 week. She contacts the crisis intervention clinic because she is still having symptoms. The nurse's response is based on the premise that the desired effects usually take _____ to manifest.
 
  a. 1 week
  b. 1 to 3 weeks
  c. 3 to 6 weeks
  d. 3 to 5 months


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

ANS: D
A serum medication level below normal limits is a concern because subtherapeutic levels may allow for breakthrough psychotic symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The client may feel some effect in 7 to 10 days, but generally it takes 6 weeks for the medication to take full effect.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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