The nurse suspects that a patient with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) who is taking antipsychotic medication has neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) because of a temperature of 103.5°F. For which other symptoms of NMS will nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
1. Grimacing
2. Diaphoresis
3. Muscle rigidity
4. Increased blink rate
5. Autonomic dysfunction
2. Diaphoresis
3. Muscle rigidity
5. Autonomic dysfunction
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While assessing a patient before administering neostigmine for the treatment of myasthenia gravis, the nurse notices that the patient has greater muscle strength than when assessed 1 hour ago
The nurse's interpretation of this assessment information is that: 1. the dose needs to be increased. 2. the medication schedule seems to be effective. 3. the patient will not require the next scheduled dose. 4. toxicity is impending.
Which anatomical location is Ezetimibe (Zetia) effective in blocking the absorption of cholesterol?
A. Stomach B. Gallbladder C. Liver D. Jejunum