pharm psych practice 1
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder about lithium. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"notify your provider if you experience vomiting or diarrhea"
A nurse is teaching a client about adverse effects of zolpidem.
Daytime sleepiness
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an upset stomach after taking chlorpromazine.
Drink a glass of milk with each dose of your medication
Caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation with haloperidol
Dysrhythmias
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has ADHD about atomoxetine.
Give the dose in the morning to help prevent insomnia
a nurse is teaching a client who has depression about a new prescription for fluoxetine 20 mg daily.
I should notify my provider if i develop a skin rash
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has major depressive disorder and a prescription for nortriptyline 25 mg daily.
I should sit on the side of the bed before standing up in the morning
Nurse is planning to administer olanzapine 10 mg IM
Monitor the client for at least 3 hr after the injection
A nurse is teaching a female client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal about chlordiazepoxide
Notify the provider if pregnancy is desired or suspected
a nurse is caring for a client who is taking amitriptyline. monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Orthostatic hypotension
nurse is providing teaching to a client who has schizophrenia about thioridazine.
Report any sign of infection to the provider immediately
client who has a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following rating scales should the nurse complete
The abnormal involuntary movement scale
nurse review the laboratory report for a client who is receiving lithium three times daily PO. Blood lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L
The lithium level is at the toxic level
A nurse is teaching a male client who has a depressive disorder about sertraline.
This medication may cause an inability to orgasm
reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia. indicates a contraindication to clozapine?
WBC count 3,300/mm
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder about lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
We will monitor your lithium levels closely while taking this medication
A nurse is reviewing the medical histories of four clients. which of the following clients may develop extrapyramidal symptoms from medication therapy
a client who has schizophrenia and is taking antipsychotic medication
A nurse is in the emergency department is planning care for a client who is admitted for an overdose of phencyclidine (PCP)
ammonium chloride
a nurse is preparing to administer selegiline for a client who is admitted
apply to dry skin on the client's upper thigh
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate?
atropine
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is taking risperidone. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
avoid becoming overheated while taking this medication
a nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the client's mania
carbamazepine
assessing a client who i staking bupropion.
decreased urge to smoke
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine. which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
i may have dry mouth while taking this medication
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine.
i may not feel like eating as much
client who has binge-eating disorder and is morbidly obese
i will take my dose of orlistat every morning an hour before breakfast
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone
increase caloric intake to prevent weight loss
a nurse is developing a care plan for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking chlorpromazine
monitor the client's respirations every 4 hr
a nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking aripiprazole
muscle stiffness
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new prescription for phenelzine
salami
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is taking busipirone
sweating
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
the client runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon
Nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an adolescent who has a depressive disorder and anew prescription for trazodone.
trazodone can cause suicidal thoughts in adolescents
a nurse is teaching a female client who has anxiety disorder about alprazolam.
use reliable form of contraception while taking this medication
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a depressive disorder and is taking amitriptyline
weigh the client weekly
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
weight gain
reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and is receiving olanzapine. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of olanzapine?
weight gain of 3 lb in 2 weeks
A nurse is caring for client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. The client reports blurred vision and ataxia
withhold the medication
nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about fluoxetine. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
you may experience a decreased sex drive while taking this medication
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has schizophrenia and is to begin taking haloperidol. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
you may experience dizziness upon standing while taking this medication
A nurse is teaching a client who plans to take St. John's wort to treat her depression.
you may experience vivid dreams while taking St. John's wort.
A nurse is assessing for the presence of extrapyramidal side effects (NPS)
• muscle spasms of the neck • fidgeting behavior • tremors of the hands
