Which of the following medications is used to treat drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects associated with antipsychotic agents?
A) Benztropine (Cogentin)
B) Lithium carbonate (Lithane)
C) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
D) Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
A
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Select all that apply. A) Instructing on changing ostomy appliance B) Performing passive range of motion every 4 hours C) Removing splints and providing complete skin care every 2 hours D) Administering 2 units of fresh frozen plasma E) Performing endotracheal suction
A nurse is caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient exhibits episodes of confusion, is difficult to arouse from sleep and has rigid extremities
Based on these clinical findings, the nurse should document what stage of hepatic encephalopathy? A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 3 D) Stage 4
When the patient complains of urinary retention, the nurse can help the patient to void by: (Select all that apply.)
a. accompanying the patient to the toilet. b. offering caffeine or carbonated drinks. c. providing a warm bath. d. instructing in the double void technique. e. running water in the lavatory to stimulate urination.
Tissue damage caused by the deposition of circulating immune complexes containing an antibody against the host DNA is the cause of which disease?
a. Hemolytic anemia b. Pernicious anemia c. Systemic lupus erythematosus d. Myasthenia gravis