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. "Isn't it marvelous how much energy your son has?" b. "Is there something your son could be doing for you that would use some of that energy?" c. "Is your son always so fidgety? Have you discussed his behavior with his pediatrician?" d. "Why don't you let your son go to his room until we're finished?"
The nurse observes a healthcare provider discuss an operative procedure with a client and determines informed consent was achieved
Which information was included in the informed consent process? Select all that apply. A) The provider's disapproval if the surgery is not performed B) The health problem that requires surgery C) The purpose of the surgery D) The expectations of the surgery E) Outcome if surgery is not performed
What are the usual causes of maternal afterpains?
a. cesarean delivery and prolonged labor b. multiparity and breastfeeding c. postpartal hemorrhage and puerperal infection d. uterine involution and breast engorgement
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatitis B infection. In preparing the client care area, the nurse institutes which type of special preventive measures?
a. enteric precautions c. reverse isolation b. respiratory precautions d. Standard Precautions