A child suffers from tics and verbal outbursts in the classroom and while he is awake. The patient is prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). What disease process is haloperidol (Haldol) used to treat?
A) Muscular dystrophy
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Tourette's syndrome
D) Myasthenia gravis
C
You might also like to view...
The nurse is wondering why Martha continually picks at her clothing and dusts herself off before walking. One way to assess the purpose of her behavior is to
1. ask her about it. 2. do research in a psychiatric text. 3. ask her family to explain her actions. 4. review her old psychiatric medical records.
A client tells the nurse that "My sister just never picks up colds or other illnesses that go around
each year. The only difference between the two of us is that she is highly involved in her church, while I'm not very spiritual.". The reply that shows the best understanding of psychoimmunology is a. "It is probably just a coincidence.". b. "No correlation between spirituality and wellness exists.". c. "Studies have shown that spiritual practices can enhance immune system function.". d. "The mind and body are closely interrelated, so what you say may be true.".
Your 45-year-old female patient complains of irregular menstrual cycles, severe pain with menses and heavy bleeding every month for the last year. On examination, you palpate an enlarged uterus. Pregnancy test is negative
A recommended diagnostic test for this patient is: A. Abdominal CT scan B. Kidney, ureter, bladder x-ray C. Pelvic ultrasound D. Abdominal MRI
Which actions should the nurse take in the event of an accidental poisoning?
A. Saving vomitus for laboratory analysis B. Placing the client in the supine position C. Determining the type and amount of substance ingested D. Removing any visible materials from the nose and mouth E. Inducing vomiting if a household cleaner has been ingested F. Assessing the client's airway patency, breathing, and circulation