A client is started on ziprasidone (Geodon), an antipsychotic, for the treatment of schizophrenia. The health care practitioner has ordered a baseline electrocardiogram (EKG) prior to starting the medication. The client asks the nurse why this test is being ordered. Which of the following responses is BEST?
a. When taking ziprasidone, there is a greater risk of cardiac disorders; therefore, a baseline test of cardiac function is indicated.
b. Electrocardiograms are ordered to assess brain activity prior to starting any antipsychotics.
c. An electrocardiogram has been ordered to rule out psychoneurosis.
d. The electrocardiogram will enhance the efficacy of ziprasidone.
a. When taking ziprasidone, there is a greater risk of cardiac disorders; therefore, a baseline test of cardiac function is indicated.
FEEDBACK:
a. When taking ziprasidone, there is a greater risk of cardiac disorders, therefore, a baseline test of cardiac function is indicated.
b. This is not the best response. .
c. This is not the best response. .
d. An electrocardiogram will not enhance the efficacy of ziprasidone. .
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