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What is the primary action taken to control symptoms in a patient exhibiting impaired communication, delusions, and hallucinations?
What is the primary action taken to control symptoms in a patient exhibiting impaired communication, delusions, and hallucinations?
- Blocking the activity of acetylcholine in the brain
- Blocking the activity of dopamine in the brain (correct)
- Increasing the production of norepinephrine in the brain
- Blocking the activity of serotonin in the brain
Which of the following occurs when there is an excessive amount of dopamine in the brain?
Which of the following occurs when there is an excessive amount of dopamine in the brain?
- Slows down nerve impulses in the brain stem
- Results in memory loss
- Causes strange thoughts and hallucinations (correct)
- Improves communication abilities
What is a common side effect related to anticholinergic effects when providing symptomatic control to a patient?
What is a common side effect related to anticholinergic effects when providing symptomatic control to a patient?
- Increased salivation
- Decreased heart rate
- Excessive sweating
- Blurred vision (correct)
How should a nurse address constipation in a patient undergoing treatment for psychotic symptoms?
How should a nurse address constipation in a patient undergoing treatment for psychotic symptoms?
What intervention should a nurse suggest for a patient experiencing urinary retention as a side effect of treatment?
What intervention should a nurse suggest for a patient experiencing urinary retention as a side effect of treatment?
How can a nurse help alleviate nausea and gastrointestinal upset in a patient receiving symptomatic treatment?
How can a nurse help alleviate nausea and gastrointestinal upset in a patient receiving symptomatic treatment?
What is the most common side effect associated with antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
What is the most common side effect associated with antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
Which drug is not associated with tolerance and physical or psychological dependence among the listed medications?
Which drug is not associated with tolerance and physical or psychological dependence among the listed medications?
What is a crucial nursing implication related to long-term therapy with antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
What is a crucial nursing implication related to long-term therapy with antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
Which symptom should a nurse immediately report to the physician when observing a client on antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
Which symptom should a nurse immediately report to the physician when observing a client on antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
What should a nurse instruct a client to do in order to manage orthostatic hypotension caused by antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
What should a nurse instruct a client to do in order to manage orthostatic hypotension caused by antihistamines and benzodiazepines?
What should a nurse inform a client about regarding the onset of therapy with buspirone and subsiding of anxiety symptoms?
What should a nurse inform a client about regarding the onset of therapy with buspirone and subsiding of anxiety symptoms?
What should individuals avoid when taking sedative-hypnotic agents to prevent decreased effectiveness?
What should individuals avoid when taking sedative-hypnotic agents to prevent decreased effectiveness?
What symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals when taking these agents?
What symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals when taking these agents?
What can happen if these agents are suddenly stopped?
What can happen if these agents are suddenly stopped?
Which classification do drugs like Amitriptyline and Imipramine fall under?
Which classification do drugs like Amitriptyline and Imipramine fall under?
What is the main function of tricyclic antidepressants like Amitriptyline?
What is the main function of tricyclic antidepressants like Amitriptyline?
Why is it recommended to avoid excessive use of tricyclic antidepressants?
Why is it recommended to avoid excessive use of tricyclic antidepressants?
What are the typical symptoms at serum levels of 1.5 to 2.0 meq/L of lithium?
What are the typical symptoms at serum levels of 1.5 to 2.0 meq/L of lithium?
Why is lithium considered the treatment of choice for the manic phase of bipolar disorder?
Why is lithium considered the treatment of choice for the manic phase of bipolar disorder?
How is lithium excreted from the body?
How is lithium excreted from the body?
What is the purpose of maintaining a constant sodium concentration in the brain with lithium treatment?
What is the purpose of maintaining a constant sodium concentration in the brain with lithium treatment?
Why is it important to monitor blood pressure and pulse during lithium treatment?
Why is it important to monitor blood pressure and pulse during lithium treatment?
At what therapeutic serum concentration range is lithium considered suitable for maintenance therapy?
At what therapeutic serum concentration range is lithium considered suitable for maintenance therapy?
What is the prevalence of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
What is the prevalence of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
Which age group is more susceptible to developing Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
Which age group is more susceptible to developing Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
What is the recommended course of action for treating Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
What is the recommended course of action for treating Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
What should nurses evaluate in patients before therapy for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
What should nurses evaluate in patients before therapy for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
When is it recommended to give oral neuroleptics to aid sleep?
When is it recommended to give oral neuroleptics to aid sleep?
What precaution should be taken while preparing concentrated solutions of medications?
What precaution should be taken while preparing concentrated solutions of medications?
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