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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Weight gain. Risperidone, an antipsychotic medication, is commonly associated with weight gain due to its effects on appetite regulation and metabolism. This side effect is important for the nurse to monitor as it can lead to various health complications such as obesity and metabolic syndrome. Bradycardia (
B), dependent edema (
C), and nightmares (
D) are not typically associated with risperidone use. Bradycardia is more commonly seen with certain medications like beta-blockers, edema may be a side effect of calcium channel blockers, and nightmares are not a common side effect of risperidone.
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