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Psychiatric Nursing-1465 Macomb Community College

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  1. 1A client is ordered 2.5 milligrams of Haloperidol. 5 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? 0.5 tabletsImage for question 1
    1. Aa.1.5
    2. Bb. 0.5
    3. Cc. 2.5
  2. 230. Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored frequently to assess for a potential life-threatening adverse reaction to clozapine (Clozaril)?Image for question 2
    1. Aa. Renal Panel
    2. Bb. complete Blood Count
    3. Cc. Liver function tests
    4. Dd. Imunogloblin levels
  3. 3A client is ordered 1 milligram of Diazepam. 2 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give?Image for question 3
    1. Aa. 2
    2. Bb. 0.5
    3. Cc. 1.5
    4. Dd. 1
  4. 4 Clozapine compared to other antipsychotic drugs produces fewer side effects. Which of the following is considered as the fatal side effect of clozapine?Image for question 4
    1. Aa. thrombocytopenia
    2. Bb. agranulocytosis
    3. Cc.leukocytosis
    4. Dd. hematoma
  5. 5A client admitted to an in-patient psychiatric unit following a manic episode is prescribed
    Lithium Carbonate (Lithium) 300 mg bid. Which serum Lithium levels would
    the nurse expect on discharge?
    Image for question 5
    1. Aa. 1.4 mEq/L
    2. Bb. 0.9 mEq/L
    3. Cc. 2.0 mEq/L
    4. Dd. 1.5 mEq/L
  6. 6Brandy was admitted to the "Behavioral Unit" with manic episodes and taking Lithium. Which electrolyte level should the nurse check before administering this medication?Image for question 6
    1. Aa. Chloride
    2. Bb. Blood Gases
    3. Cc. Sodium
    4. Dd. All of the above
  7. 7Katherine with chronic schizophrenia takes neuroleptic medication is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Nursing assessment reveals rigidity, fever, hypertension, and diaphoresis.
    These findings suggest which life threatening reaction:    Image for question 7
    1. Aa.Dystonia
    2. Bb. Tardive Dyskinesia
    3. Cc.Akathisia
    4. Dd. neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  8. 8Which information is most important for student nurse Jochin to include in a teaching plan for a male schizophrenic client taking clozapine (Clozaril)?Image for question 8
    1. Aa. monitor blood pressure for hypertension
    2. Bb. stop the medication when symptoms subside
    3. Cc. report a sore throat or fever immediately to the doctor
    4. Dd. annual blood tests are required
  9. 9Mr. Zamboni is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant Isocarboxazid (Marplan). Student nurse Matt engaged in health teaching should
    instruct him to avoid which foods and beverages?     Image for question 9
    1. Aa. age cheese and red wine
    2. Bb. milk and cereals
    3. Cc. fruit juices and carbonated drinks
    4. Dd. lean meats and green vegetables
  10. 10The psychiatric nurse administers alprazolam (Xanax) to a client. This medication is ordered for the client because it enhances the actions of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA, which decreases brain activity). The nurse administers this medication knowing that GABA levels may play a significant role in:
    Image for question 10
    1. Aa.schizophrenia
    2. Bb. Panic Disorder
    3. Cc. Depression
    4. Dd. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

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Complete the online basis math test which consists of 20 multiple-choice, True & False questions. The test is timed to 60 minutes and must be completed on an individual basis. Upon completion, print and keep a copy of your results in your clinical portfolio for final evaluation.
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