Which drug would a nurse expect to produce a favorable response for both positive and negative symptoms?
a. Haloperidol (Haldol)
b. Risperidone (Risperdal)
c. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
d. Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
B
Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It has proven to be effective in managing both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia in many patients. The other drugs are traditional antipsychotics, all of which are more effective against positive symptoms.
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A) Yes, it is effective against all kind of vesicants. B) No, it is not effective against sulfur mustard. C) Yes, it is the only antidote for lewisite. D) No, it only acts against mustard gas and not lewisite.
A client is considering running as an exercise. The nurse counsels that to prevent injuries, it is important before running to
a. consume a large amount of carbohydrates, such as cereal or pasta. b. do 30 minutes of isometric leg exercises using weights. c. engage in a series of stretching and relaxing movements. d. perform static stretching exercises for 10 minutes.
The nurse is analyzing an arterial blood gas of pH, 7.50; PCO2, 30; and HCO3, 20. What result should the nurse document for this blood gas?
a. Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis b. Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis c. Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis d. Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
African Americans have several nutrition-related health risks. The incidence of what chronic diet-related disease is almost double in African Americans than in Whites?
A) Cancer B) Diabetes C) Heart disease D) Hypertension