psychiatric medication Saunders study mode

normal levels for lithium are

0.6 - 1.2

The nurse is performing a follow-up teaching session with a client discharged 1 month ago. The client is taking fluoxetine. Which information would be important for the nurse to obtain during this client visit regarding the side and adverse effects of the medication 1. Cardiovascular symptoms 2. Gastrointestinal dysfunctions 3. Problems with mouth dryness 4. Problems with excessive sweating

2. The most common side and adverse effects related to fluoxetine include central nervous system and gastrointestinal system dysfunction. Fluoxetine affects the gastrointestinal system by causing nausea and vomiting, cramping, and diarrhea. Cardiovascular symptoms, dry mouth, and excessive sweating are not side and adverse effects associated with this medication.

the nurse is describing the medication side and adverse effects to a client who is taking OXAZEPAM. Which information should the nurse incorporate in the discussion? 1. consume a low-fiber diet 2. increase fluid and bulk in the diet 3. rest if the heart begins to beat rapidly 4. take antidiarrheal agents if diarrhea occurs

2. oxazepam causes constipation, and the client is instructed to increase fluid intake and bulk (high fiber) In the diet.

The nurse is administering risperidone to a client who is scheduled to be discharged. Before discharge, which instruction should the nurse provide to the client 1. get adequate sunlight 2. continue driving as usual 3. avoid foods rich in potassium 4. get up slowly when changing positions

4. risperidone can cause orthostatic hypotension. Sunlight should be avoided by the client taking this medication.

which laboratory results should the nurse monitor when a pt is given clozapine

White blood cell count. a client taking clozapine may experience agranulocytosis

phenobarbital

anticonvulsant medication avoid taking any other CNS depressant such as alcohol !

sertraline

antidepressant given once every 24 hours needs to be given at the same time each evening because drowsiness is a side effect

what is buspirone use for

anxiety

a hospitalized cline tis started on pheneizine for the treatment of depression. the nurse should instruct the client that which foods are acceptable to consume while taking this medication? 1. figs 2. yogurt 3. crackers 4. aged cheese 5. tossed salad 6 oatmeal raisin cookie

crackers and tossed salad Pheneizine is a MAOI. the client should avoid ingesting foods that are high in tyramine.

Clomipramine is used for which disorder

obsessive- compulsive disorder

foods to avoid for MAOI

yogurt aged cheese smoke or processed meats red wiens fruits such as avocados, raises or figs