Amiodarone has all the followingproperties except:

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Amiodarone has all the followingproperties except:

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 of 5

A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is exhibiting severe manic behaviors. A physician prescribes lithium carbonate (Eskalith) and olanzapine (Zyprexa). The client’s spouse asks the nurse how Zyprexa works. Which is the appropriate nursing response?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: “Zyprexa calms hyperactivity until the Eskalith takes effect.” Rationale: 1. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat manic symptoms in bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood. 2. Lithium carbonate (Eskalith) is a mood stabilizer that takes time to reach therapeutic levels and effectiveness. 3. Zyprexa acts quickly to calm hyperactivity and aggression associated with mania while Eskalith gradually takes effect to stabilize mood long-term. 4. Therefore, the appropriate nursing response is to explain that Zyprexa helps manage acute symptoms until Eskalith fully kicks in. Other Choices: A: Incorrect. Zyprexa does not cure manic symptoms but helps manage them alongside Eskalith. B: Incorrect. Zyprexa does not prevent extrapyramidal side effects, which are more commonly associated with typical antipsychotics. C

Question 3 of 5

Which behavior displayed by a patient receiving a typical antipsychotic medication would be assessed as displaying behaviors characteristic of tardive dyskinesia (TD)?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because grimacing and lip smacking are characteristic symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD), which is a side effect of typical antipsychotic medications. TD is a movement disorder that involves repetitive, involuntary movements of the face and body. Grimacing and lip smacking are common manifestations of TD. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because falling asleep in the chair and refusing to eat lunch, experiencing muscle rigidity and tremors, and having excessive salivation and drooling are not specific symptoms of TD. Falling asleep and refusing to eat lunch may indicate sedation or appetite changes, muscle rigidity and tremors are more indicative of extrapyramidal side effects, and excessive salivation and drooling are not typically associated with TD.

Question 4 of 5

A patient with schizophrenia has received typical (first-generation) antipsychotics for a year. His hallucinations are less intrusive, but he remains apathetic, has poverty of thought, cannot work, and is socially isolated. To address these symptoms, the nurse might consult the prescribing health care provider to suggest a change to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, olanzapine (Zyprexa). Olanzapine is an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic that is known to target negative symptoms of schizophrenia such as apathy, poverty of thought, and social withdrawal. It is also effective for treating positive symptoms like hallucinations. This medication can help improve the patient's overall functioning and quality of life. Choice A, haloperidol, is a typical antipsychotic similar to what the patient has already been taking, which may not effectively target the negative symptoms. Choice C, diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine and not indicated for schizophrenia. Choice D, chlorpromazine, is also a typical antipsychotic and may not address the negative symptoms effectively. Overall, olanzapine is the best choice for addressing the patient's remaining symptoms.

Question 5 of 5

In New South Wales, Australia, personal cannabis use has been:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: decriminalised. In New South Wales, personal cannabis use is not fully legal but is treated as a minor offense, resulting in a fine or caution rather than criminal charges. Decriminalisation aims to reduce the burden on the criminal justice system while maintaining some level of control over cannabis use. This approach is a middle ground between full legalisation (C) and de facto legalisation (D), where cannabis use is widely accepted without formal legalisation. Criminalisation (A) entails serious legal consequences for cannabis use, which is not the case in New South Wales.

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