Exam 14: Antipsychotic Drugs

During a psychiatric emergency, a patient is given a traditional antipsychotic drug intramuscularly and placed in seclusion.Over the next 2 hours, which aspect of physical assessment is most important?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has experienced good symptom control through medication therapy.Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations.The nurse should initially determine if the patient's symptoms are related to which possible trigger?

When a patient is taking a traditional antipsychotic medication, the nurse should assess carefully for which common extrapyramidal (EPSE) side effect?

An antipsychotic medication is prescribed for a 72-year-old patient with a psychiatric disorder.It is most critical for the nurse to obtain information about which preexisting condition by asking what assessment question?

An adult diagnosed with schizophrenia was started on clozapine 4 days ago.At 2100 today, the patient's vital signs are temperature 101°F; pulse 143 beats/min; respirations 20 breaths/min; blood pressure 100/60 mm Hg.What is the nurse's best action regarding the 2100 dose of clozapine?

Which third-generation antipsychotic medication acts by stabilizing the dopamine system?

Which drug would a nurse expect to produce a favorable response for both positive and negative symptoms?

Patient teaching for individuals taking risperidone should include what interventions? (Select all that apply.)