What class of medications have a potential side effect of EPS? Select all that apply.
A. Typical antipsychotic.
B. Mood stabilizers
C. Antidepressants
D. Atypical antipsychotics
Answer:
A. Typical antipsychotics
D. Atypical antipsychotics
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A nurse is performing a nursing assessment for a 59-year-old man who is hypertensive. What is the rationale for including questions about prescribed medications and their effects on sexual function in the assessment?
a. Sexual dysfunction may result from use of prescription and nonprescription drugs. b. Such questions are an indirect way of learning about the patient's drug adherence. c. These questions ease the transition to questions about sexual practices in general. d. Sexual dysfunction can cause stress and contribute to increased blood pressure.
After completing the examination of a newly admitted patient, the nurse would document the patient's chief complaint in terms of
a. signs and symptoms. c. the health care provider's own words. b. associated manifestations. d. the nurse's own words.
A woman telephones her health care provider and reports that her "water just broke.". Which suggestion by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Call us back when you start having contractions.". B) "Come to the clinic or emergency department for an evaluation.". C) "Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water and lie down.". D) "Come in as soon as you feel the urge to push.".
A 16-year-old young woman is admitted to the critical care unit with severe hyperglycemia caused by new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse notes a sweet-smelling odor on the patient's exhaled breath. This is a result of
a. compensation for metabolic alkalosis. b. ketoacidosis. c. prior ingestion of high-calorie foods. d. decreased serum osmolality.