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NURS 3100 MyLab ch.17 QuestionsA client asks the nurse what causes schizophrenia. Which contributing factors should
the nurse include in the client teaching?
Select all that apply.
1) Biological brain disorder
2) Alcohol use during pregnancy
3) Stressful environment
4) Genetic link
5) Abnormal levels of neurotransmitters in the brain - ANS-1) Biological brain disorder
4) Genetic link
5) Abnormal levels of neurotransmitters in the brain
A client has been receiving clozapine (Clozaril) for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Which statement made by the client indicates the prescription is effective?
1) "I will start going to group therapy."
2) "I think I am ready for discharge, as I feel better."
3) "I am not hearing the voices anymore."
4) "I promise not to skip breakfast anymore." - ANS-3) "I am not hearing the voices
anymore."
A client overdosed approximately 20 minutes prior on risperidone (Risperdal). Which
intervention should the nurse be prepared to perform?
1) Administer a CNS depressant
2) Administer anticholinergic
, 3) Administer activated charcoal
4) Provide symptom management - ANS-3) Administer activated charcoal
A client prescribed an antipsychotic tells the nurse he or she has not had a bowel
movement for 2 days. Which initial action should the nurse take?
1) Hold the prescription until the client has a bowel movement.
2) Have the client drink prune juice and additional fluids.
3) Request a prescription for a Fleet Enema.
4) Obtain a prescription for a stool softener. - ANS-2) Have the client drink prune juice
and additional fluids.
A client prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) is observed making wormlike movements with
their tongue. Which should the nurse associate this finding with?
1) An adverse effect likely caused by the medication
2) A normal reaction to the medication that will resolve within a few weeks
3) An indication that the patient has not taken the prescription
4) A symptom of the underlying psychosis - ANS-1) An adverse effect likely caused by
the medication
A client prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) asks the nurse how the prescription works.
Which response should the nurse provide the client?
1) "Quetiapine (Seroquel) decreases norepinephrine in the brain, which decreases your
auditory hallucinations."
2) "Quetiapine (Seroquel) increases norepinephrine in the brain, which decreases the
feelings of depression."
3) "Quetiapine (Seroquel) decreases dopamine in the brain, which decreases your
symptoms."
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