Anticholinergic agents, such as benztropine (Cogentin), may be given with a phenothiazine to:
1. Reduce the chance of tardive dyskinesia
2. Potentiate the effects of the drug
3. Reduce the tolerance that tends to occur
4. Increase central nervous system (CNS) depression
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medication bottle labeled pentobarbital sodium. The nurse's first action should be to a. test reflexes. b. check pupils. c. initiate vomiting. d. establish a patent airway.
A client diagnosed with a personality disorder tells the nurse, "I can't wait to go home so I can kill my parents since they make me crazy.". The nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate for the client at this time is:
1. Risk for Other-Directed Violence. 2. Interrupted Family Processes. 3. Deficient Knowledge. 4. Ineffective Coping.
The nurse is providing education regarding ketoconazole (Nizoral). The nurse knows the client has understood the teaching when the client states:
1. "I could develop nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain with this medication." 2. "I cannot take this medication longer than 10 days." 3. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach." 4. "I could develop resistance to this medication if I take it too often."
A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:
a. 1 month. b. 3-6 months. c. 1 year. d. 2-3 years.