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A psychiatric nurse is discussing the advantages of atypical antipsychotics with the parents of a teenage girl who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
 
  When comparing these drugs with the older, typical antipsychotics, what advantage should the nurse cite? A) Lower cost
  B) The possibility of oral administration
  C) Reduced adverse effects
  D) Absence of black box warnings

Question 2

An adult patient has been diagnosed with a posterior pituitary lesion that has resulted in diabetes insipidus. The characteristic sign of this health problem is
 
  A) blood glucose levels  400 mg/dL.
  B) copious urine production.
  C) hyperglycemia that is unresponsive to exogenous insulin.
  D) hematuria.



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Answer to Question 1

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Atypical antipsychotics may be more effective in relieving some symptoms than typical antipsychotics, and they usually produce milder adverse effects. A major drawback is the high cost of these drugs. All antipsychotics are available for the oral route. There are several black box warnings relating to atypical antipsychotics.

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Characteristic features of DM include polyuria, with excretion of dilute urine ranging from 4 L to as much as 30 L. Hematuria does not normally occur, and blood glucose levels are not directly affected.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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