Agranulocytosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 660: PSYCHOPHARM / NURS 660: PSYCHOPHARM (Exam 1) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Minimum ANC level to prescribe Clozapine, general population: - CORRECT ANSWER-1,500 μL Severe Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-< 500μL Moderate Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-500-999μL Mild Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-μL BEN patients: Normal ANC range for Clozaril - CORRECT ANSWER-≥1,000 μL Clozaril BEN patient: severe neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-<500 μL BEN neutropenia - CORRECT ANSW...

When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ - ANSWER wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. - ANSWER Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. ADPIER - ANSWER Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium - ANSWER Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels - ANSWER > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity - ANSWER severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, hea...

Chapter 15: Antidepressant Drugs; Questions & Answers 100% Solved Priority assessments for a patient beginning amitriptyline (Elavil) include: a. nausea, diarrhea, and irritability. b. seizures, agranulocytosis, and insomnia. c. headache, sexual dysfunction, and weight loss. d. orthostatic hypotension, arrhythmias, and eye pain. Correct answer-ANS: D Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) produce anticholinergic (eye pain) and antiadrenergic (orthostatic hypotension and arrhythmias) side...

LMR Georgette's PMHNP Certification 2024/ 2025 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: what is the most effective treatment for serotonin discontinuation syn- drome? Answer: resume taking the antidepressant at previously prescribed dose. symptoms should go away in 24 hours. Q: a patient with torsade’s de pointes is at risk of developing from psych meds Answer: QT prolongation Q: mood stabilizer with lowest weight gain risk Answer...

1. Agranulocytosis/Neutropenia/agranulocytosis/leukopenia: acute decrease in the number of WBC in peripheral blood Causes: treatment with antibiotics, bone marrow transplant, chemo, radiation. --> can lead to: -respiratory infection -ulceration of the mouth -high fever -UTI 2. Anaphylactic reaction: respiratory distress/arrest sx: -hives/rash -difficulty breathing -dilated pupils -diaphoresis -"panic" feeling -^HR -respiratory arrest TX: --admin epinepherine subcut. --massag...

When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. ADPIER Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart palpitation, coarse hand t...

NSG 251 Pharmacology Final Exam – With Questions & All Correct Answers (Expert Rated A+) NSG 251 Pharmacology Final Exam – With Questions & All Correct Answers (Expert Rated A+) General nursing implications for antidepressants - ANSWER - -Therapeutic effects- 2-4 weeks -Assess depression, suicide precautions -Encourage diet and exercise (helps increase serotonin) -Watch w/ children and adolescents (significant risk for suicide) -Recommend counseling, support groups 1st Generation ...

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2019 1. A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program to help him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is able to drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. The nurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d. Positive reinforcement 2. A nurse is counseling a cl...

Name three examples of at-home tests that can be purchased OTC? - correct answer pregnancy, ovulation, HIV, herpes, fecal occult blood, drug tests lifespan of platelets? - correct answer 7-10 days -- reason you have to hold aspirin 10 days prior to surgery When would a CMP be helpful? - correct answer getting baseline electrolyte labs and liver function tests in one blood draw These are the three white blood cells (leukocytes) classified further as granulocytes - correct answer neutroph...

David Carter vSim questions and answers 100% pass The patient asks the nurse "What type of disease is schizophrenia?" Which statement is the nurse's best response? Schizophrenia is a syndrome with many different types and symptoms What is the average age of peak onset of symptoms of schizophrenia? Men 15-25 years Women 25-35 years Schizophrenia is characterized by both positive and negative symptoms. which of the follow is an example of a positive symptom? Auditory hallucinations David ha...