Risperdal is a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
antipsychotic
Risperidone (Risperdal) is an antipsychotic.
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A patient taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) complains of changes in the way foods taste. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response of the health care provider?
a. "This indicates that the drug will probably have to be discontinued." b. "This is a known unpleasant effect of cyclobenzaprine." c. "This effect often occurs if the doses of the drug are not high enough." d. "This symptom has nothing to do with taking cyclobenzaprine."
A nurse is caring for a young homeless man on the medical floor of the local hospital. He was admitted several days ago to safely detox from alcohol. He reports having nowhere to go once he is discharged
Who should be involved in his discharge planning? A. Social worker B. Addiction specialist C. Psychiatrist D. All of the above
A pregnant patient asks the nurse, "What is this 'knuckle test‘ that is supposed to tell whether my baby has a genetic problem?" The nurse correctly explains that:
1. "The term is nuchal, and it refers to the neck. The test is a special ultrasound that measures the thickness of the back of the baby's neck." 2. "You will need to ask the physician for an explanation." 3. "It tests for Down syndrome." 4. It tests for neural tube defects."
Choose an appropriate criterion-referenced evaluation
A. Compare the population on the factor of interest before and after the implementation. B. Compare the population with another population on the factor of interest. C. Compare the population with its larger system (a city with its county, for example) on the factor of interest. D. Determine if the objective was reached at the desired level.