__________ side effects can occur when antipsychotic medications are taken that manifest as abnormal movements such as akathisia and pseudo-Parkinson symptoms
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Extrapyramidal
These side effects occur as a result of an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Additional extrapyramidal side effects (EPSEs) include dyskinesia, akinesia, and dystonia.
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The results of the stone analysis show that the stones are made of urate. What does this finding indicate? A) A disturbance of phosphoric acid metabolism B) A disturbance in uric acid metabolism C) A disorder of calcium metabolism D) A disorder of oxalate metabolism
A continuous IV is infusing at the rate of 120 mL/h. How many mL will infuse in a three-hour period?
1. 40 mL 2. 6 mL 3. 360 mL 4. 400 mL
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1. Demographics 2. Functions 3. Structure 4. Nursing
A 10-month-old child with recurrent otitis media is brought to the clinic for evaluation. To help determine the cause of the child's condition, the nurse should ask the parents:
a) "Does water ever get into the baby's ears during shampooing?" b) "Do you give the baby a bottle to take to bed?" c) "Have you noticed a lot of wax in the baby's ears?" d) "Can the baby combine two words when speaking?"