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You are caring for a patient taking lithium for bipolar disorder. Lab has
just sent in results for the serum drug level of lithium. You see that the
drug level is 2.3. Which of the following manifestations would you expect
the client will exhibit due to this drug level? Select all that apply.
a. Muscle weakness and twitching
b. Altered level of consciousness
c. Constipation
d. Insomnia
e. Uncontrollable eye movements - correct answer A B E (S/S of lithium
toxicity include:
-Diarrhea
-Vomiting
-Drowsiness
-Muscle weakness
-Lack of coordination
-Hand tremor
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-Muscle twitching
-Slurred speech
-Uncontrollable eye movements
-Confusion)
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide flexible client behavior expectations
b. Offer concise explanations
c. Establish consistent limits
d. Disregard client complaints
e. Use a firm approach with communication - correct answer B C E
You are caring for a client in a mental health facility that has been
diagnosed with psychosis. Which of the following manifestations would
you expect to see in a patient with psychosis? Select all that apply.
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a. Command hallucinations
b. Excessive energy
c. Delusions
d. Avolition
e. Lack of paranoia - correct answer A C D (There are many expected
findings of psychosis:
Positive:
-Hallucinations (ex. Command)
-Delusions (Ex. ideas of reference, persecution, grandeur, jealously)
-Alterations in speech (Ex. neologisms)
-Bizarre behavior, such as walking backward constantly
Negative:
-Blunted affect
-Alogia
-Anergia
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-Anhedonia
-Avolition
Which of the following medications are used for alcohol
recovery/maintenance? Select all that apply.
a. Cogentin
b. Naltrexone
c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. Trazadone
e. Acamprosate (Campral) - correct answer B C E
You have a client that has just been diagnosed with depression. Which of
the following are expected findings related to depression? Select all that
apply.
a. Increased libido
b. Anhedonia