A 19-year-old male was started on risperidone. Monitoring for risperidone includes observing for common side effects, including:
1. Bradykinesia, akathisia, and agitation
2. Excessive weight gain
3. Hypertension
4. Potentially fatal agranulocytosis
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A patient has been determined to be a candidate for drug therapy with alteplase (Activase). Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the purpose of the drug?
a. It actively dissolves the thrombus that has formed. b. It prevents the formation of additional thrombi at the site. c. It prevents breakdown of existing thrombi. d. It stabilizes the thrombus so no further expansion can occur.
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate that interventions provided for a client with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis have been effective?
1. Client resting in bed with limited interest in play activities 2. Client ingesting small amounts of clear fluids when encouraged 3. Client respiratory rate within normal limits for age 4. Client coughing copious amounts of green sputum and requires occasional suctioning
A client is diagnosed with an increased level of glucagon. The nurse realizes that the production of glucagon occurs in which of the following cells within the pancreatic islets of Langerhans?
1. Alpha 2. Beta 3. Delta 4. F cells
A recent immigrant from the Middle East is being treated for P. falciparum malaria and has completed a course of chloroquine (Aralen Phosphate). What will the nurse do?
a. Ask the provider about genetic screening for this patient before starting the next medication. b. Contact the provider to discuss nondrug methods to prevent reinfection, such as DEET insect repellents. c. Teach the patient to notify the provider if symptoms recur so that relapse medication may be started. d. Tell the patient that no further treatment is necessary, because relapse in unlikely.