The nurse administers an IM dose of risperidone (Risperdal) to a client. How long until the nurse will need to administer another dose?
1. 1 day
2. 3 weeks
3. 4–6 weeks
4. 1–2 weeks
3
Rationale 1: Risperdal has a small amount of drug released in 1 day and the rest after 3 weeks, and lasts 4–6 weeks.
Rationale 2: Risperdal has a small amount of drug released in 1 day and the rest after 3 weeks, and lasts 4–6 weeks.
Rationale 3: Risperdal has a small amount of drug released in 1 day and the rest after 3 weeks, and lasts 4–6 weeks.
Rationale 4: This is the amount of time for the onset of oral Risperdal.
Global Rationale: Risperdal has a small amount of drug released in 1 day and the rest after 3 weeks, and lasts 4–6 weeks. All the other answer choices are incorrect.
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