A 65-year-old patient is diagnosed with late-onset schizophreni
a. Both positive and negative symptoms of the disorder are present. The patient has a history of atrial fibrillation. The nurse should prepare patient education materials related to:
a. chlorpromazine (Thorazine).
b. risperidone (Risperdal).
c. thioridazine (Mellaril).
d. haloperidol (Haldol).
B
Atypical antipsychotics such as risperidone are effective against both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and have the most favorable side effect profile. The distracters are typical antipsychotics. Chlorpromazine and thioridazine may cause cardiovascular side effects. Haloperidol may cause neurologic side effects.
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A. Hypotensive: needs IV fluid administration B. Hypothermic: needs to be put in an incubator C. Tachycardic: take pulse again when baby is not crying D. Tachypneic: suction if needed, administer oxygen per protocol
The most difficult to change is ____
a. Attitudes b. Group behavior c. Knowledge d. Individual behavior
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Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "There must be a mistake in your testing." 2. "This gene is typically only found in women." 3. "As this gene is typically found in women, it will have little effect on your health." 4. "This mutation is associated with increased risk for cancer of the pancreas." 5. "Male breast cancer is not common, but this gene is associated with its development."