Question 1

A client with schizophrenia exhibits positive and negative symptoms.The nurse anticipates which drug to be prescribed for this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 
B)  Clozapine (Clozaril) 
C)  Thioridazine (Mellaril) 
D)  Clonidine (Catapres) E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A schizophrenic client is being assessed by the nurse.The client is demonstrating negative symptoms.Which symptoms would be considered negative? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusions
B)  Irrational actions
C)  Lack of interest
D)  Neglect of personal hygiene
E)  HyperactivityF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The client receives clozapine (Clozaril) .Which clinical finding is most important for the nurse to report immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased appetite
B)  Sore throat
C)  Drowsiness
D)  ConstipationE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which drug class can cause bone marrow suppression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonphenothiazine drugs
B)  Atypical antipsychotic drugs
C)  Phenothiazine drugs
D)  Beta blockersE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Drugs for Psychoses

A client with schizophrenia exhibits positive and negative symptoms.The nurse anticipates which drug to be prescribed for this client?

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The client receives clozapine (Clozaril) .Which clinical finding is most important for the nurse to report immediately?

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Which drug class can cause bone marrow suppression?

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A schizophrenic client is being assessed by the nurse.The client is demonstrating negative symptoms.Which symptoms would be considered negative? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Exam 12: Drugs for Psychoses

A client with schizophrenia exhibits positive and negative symptoms.The nurse anticipates which drug to be prescribed for this client?

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The client receives clozapine (Clozaril) .Which clinical finding is most important for the nurse to report immediately?

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Which drug class can cause bone marrow suppression?

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A schizophrenic client is being assessed by the nurse.The client is demonstrating negative symptoms.Which symptoms would be considered negative? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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