You are the nurse caring for a client who is psychotic and has been diagnosed with a mood disorder
Which of the following is a drug that is not an antipsychotic but is often ordered by the provider to aid in managing psychosis in clients with mood disorders? a. Ritalin
b. Reserpine
c. lithium
d. phenobarbital
C
Lithium, while not an antipsychotic, is often prescribed to clients who are psychotic and have mood disorders. However, care must be taken when a client is also taking an antipsychotic medication. Although rare, lithium and antipsychotics can interact in a manner that results in profound neurological impairment. As a result, the client taking both drugs must be closely monitored for any signs of neurological disorders.
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