A person taking an atypical antipsychotic medication could be expected to develop all of the following metabolic disorders except:

A. anemia.
B. diabetes mellitus.
C. hyperlipidemia.
D. weight gain.


Answer: A

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Assistive devices such as canes, crutches, and walkers are used for people who need to limit weight-bearing activities on joints. Which statement by a nurse best illustrates an understanding of the appropriate use of these devices?

a. "Canes provide minimal support and bal-ance and are carried on the unaffected side." b. "When using a cane, slide it as you go to decrease the arm strain." c. "A three-point gait is used when walking with a walker." d. "When using crutches, the unaffected leg goes down the steps first."

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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At the conclusion of a health history and physical assessment, the nurse determines that a patient might benefit from genetic testing. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?

Select all that apply. 1. Infertility 2. Seizure disorder 3. Menopause at age 32 4. Neighbor committed suicide 5. Cousin addicted to heroin

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Hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders occur with alterations to which part of the brain?

a. Temporal lobe b. Parietal lobe c. Hypothalamus d. Cerebral cortex

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