A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken a conventional antipsychotic medication for a year. Hallucinations are less intrusive, but the patient continues to have apathy, poverty of thought, and social isolation
The nurse would expect a change to which medication?
a. Haloperidol (Haldol)
b. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
c. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
d. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
ANS: B
Olanzapine is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic that targets both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Haloperidol and chlorpromazine are conventional antipsychotics that target only positive symptoms. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine.
See relationship to audience response question.
You might also like to view...
A community health nurse identifies a problem of increased infant mortality with adolescent pregnancies. The nurse decides to address this problem with a health policy. The nurse is engaging in which stage of the policy process?
A) Formulation B) Adoption C) Implementation D) Evaluation
A client is scheduled to have a total colectomy due to a colon mass and is also taking prednisone for asthma. The physician has instructed the client to taper down on the prednisone and discontinue
What negative outcome does the nurse know may occur if the client does not adhere to the instructions? A) Liquid stools after surgery B) Delayed or altered tissue healing C) Hypertension D) Increase in blood loss
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who desires to know the estimated date of birth (EDB) for the baby. The client reports the last menstrual period (LMP) was April 10
Using Naegele's Rule, the nurse would correctly calculate the EDB as which of the following? 1. February 1 2. May 17 3. May 24 4. January 17
At the end of a guided imagery session, which physical assessment finding would suggest that the relaxation technique was successful?
a. Decreased blood pressure b. Decreased peripheral skin temperature c. Increased heart rate d. Increased respiratory rate