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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium to recognize the manifestations of toxicity. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Vomiting is a common symptom of lithium toxicity. Flatulence (
A), loss of appetite (
C), and headaches (
D) are not specific indicators.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the client's mania?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Carbamazepine, a mood stabilizer, reduces mania. Fluvastatin (
A) is for cholesterol, lorazepam (
B) is for anxiety, and propranolol (
D) is for hypertension.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Weight gain is a common side effect of risperidone. Bradycardia (
B), nightmares (
C), and edema (
D) are not typical.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving treatment with multiple antipsychotic medications and who suddenly became ill. Findings include blood pressure changes, hyperpyrexia, and diaphoresis. The nurse should recognize that which of the following adverse effects may be occurring?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome causes hyperpyrexia, unstable blood pressure, and diaphoresis. Pseudoparkinsonism (
A), acute dystonia (
C), and tardive dyskinesia (
D) do not typically include these symptoms.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for treatment of bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse's discharge teaching should include information cautioning against which of the following factors that may cause lithium toxicity?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diarrhea can cause dehydration, increasing lithium toxicity risk. Green tea (
A), moderate exercise (
B), and increased sodium (
C) do not directly cause toxicity.

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