A client is ordered 2.5 milligrams of Haloperidol. 5 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? 0.5 tablets

30. Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored frequently to assess for a potential life-threatening adverse reaction to clozapine (Clozaril)?

A client is ordered 1 milligram of Diazepam. 2 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give?

Clozapine compared to other antipsychotic drugs produces fewer side effects. Which of the following is considered as the fatal side effect of clozapine?

A client admitted to an in-patient psychiatric unit following a manic episode is prescribed
Lithium Carbonate (Lithium) 300 mg bid. Which serum Lithium levels would
the nurse expect on discharge?

Brandy was admitted to the "Behavioral Unit" with manic episodes and taking Lithium. Which electrolyte level should the nurse check before administering this medication?

Katherine with chronic schizophrenia takes neuroleptic medication is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Nursing assessment reveals rigidity, fever, hypertension, and diaphoresis.
These findings suggest which life threatening reaction:

Which information is most important for student nurse Jochin to include in a teaching plan for a male schizophrenic client taking clozapine (Clozaril)?

Mr. Zamboni is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant Isocarboxazid (Marplan). Student nurse Matt engaged in health teaching should
instruct him to avoid which foods and beverages?

The psychiatric nurse administers alprazolam (Xanax) to a client. This medication is ordered for the client because it enhances the actions of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA, which decreases brain activity). The nurse administers this medication knowing that GABA levels may play a significant role in:

Psychiatric medications work by altering the way the brain produces, stores and releases :

The newer antidepressant medications (i.e. Prozac, Celexia, Paxil, Zoloft,) have an influence on which of following neurotransmitters?

When caring for a client receiving haloperidol (Haldol), the nurse would assess for which of the following?

Mr. Herndandez was admitted to the VA hospital mental health unit.. at onset he appeared alert but notably experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms
(i.e., tremors, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, psychomotor agitation-DSM-IV-TR)... Blood pressure is 192/89 mmhg and pulse over 100 bpm.
Which of the medications would the nurse expect to administer?

Maria is taking fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) for treatment of depression. She asks the nurse when should she expect the maximum therapeutic effect,
the student nurse's best response is may occur in the:

Xanax (Alprazolam) 2.5 mg PO oral solution. Available: Xanax oral solution 1mg/1ml. How many mls would you give?

Student nurse Danicee is caring for a client who is experiencing extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) of an antipsychotic medication.
Which medication is most likely to be prescribed to treat her symptoms?

student nurse Roberto is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and takes an antipsychotic agent daily.
Which finding requires further nursing assessment?