Which of the following classes of antipsychotic medications produces the highest incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
A. The thioxanthenes
B. The atypical antipsychotics
C. The phenothiazines
D. The butyrophenones
Answer: D
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a. "I'll ride my bike or take a long walk at least three times a week." b. "I must try to include at least 25 grams of fiber in my diet every day." c. "I will take a laxative nightly at bedtime to avoid becoming constipated." d. "I should use my legs rather than my back muscles when I lift heavy objects."
A client develops peritonitis as a result of a ruptured appendix. The nurse should carefully monitor the client for evidence of which of these complications?
a. hypothermia c. hepatitis b. thrombosis d. paralytic ileus
CJ's weight is now down to 168 . Calculate his total caloric needs by calculating his BEE and an appropriate energy expenditure factor. Use the Harris-Benedict equation and appropriate factor found in Appendix A or use a formula of your own choosing
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a. Ingestion of fish b. Use of aspirin or NSAIDs c. Recent intake of whole milk and cheese d. Ingestion of red meat three days before the test e. Recent dental procedure causing bleeding gums