NU664C Midterm Exam Study Guide –
Graduate Nursing Practice & Clinical
Prep|| LATEST UPDATE 2026/27
Know the route of administration for newer agent asenapine (Saphris) and what
instructions should be given to the patient regarding administration. -
CORRECTANSWER Sublingual
Know and describe the top atypical antipsychotic with greatest incidence of prolonged
QTc interval. -CORRECTANSWER Ziprasidone (Geodon).
Know which antipsychotics have specific instructions for minimum food intake or diet
restrictions. -CORRECTANSWER Lurasidone (Latuda)
Know an alternative atypical antipsychotic for a patient who has developed diabetes and
has a significant weight gain from treatment with olanzapine. -CORRECTANSWER
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Know whether a patient is demonstrating efficacy to clozapine 500 mg/day if this week's
granulocyte count is less than 500mm3. What is the most appropriate recommendation
for drug therapy? -CORRECTANSWER Discontinue and do not re-start
, Know the common effects of smoking along with antipsychotic drug therapy such as
olanzapine. -CORRECTANSWER Decreases the plasma levels of Olanzapine
(Zyprexa) because of its metabolism at CYP450 enzyme.
Know what a painful muscle spasm with neck muscles pulling a patient's head to the
side called and Name a common drug therapy to relieve this symptom. -
CORRECTANSWER Dystonia
Know the role of buspirone in the treatment of anxiety and the recommended dose and
time for onset of action. -CORRECTANSWER Takes 3 to 4 weeks for full effect
Know what medication may be an option for patients noncompliant on antipsychotics
resulting in multiple hospital stays. -CORRECTANSWER Risperdal Consta
(risperidone)
Know baseline labs and vital measurements tests for the patient who will be prescribed
an antipsychotic such as quetiapine (Seroquel). -CORRECTANSWER Lipid, Fasting
Blood Sugar, Family History **NOT CPK**
Describe common side effects/disadvantages of antihistamines. -CORRECTANSWER
anticholinergic effects
Graduate Nursing Practice & Clinical
Prep|| LATEST UPDATE 2026/27
Know the route of administration for newer agent asenapine (Saphris) and what
instructions should be given to the patient regarding administration. -
CORRECTANSWER Sublingual
Know and describe the top atypical antipsychotic with greatest incidence of prolonged
QTc interval. -CORRECTANSWER Ziprasidone (Geodon).
Know which antipsychotics have specific instructions for minimum food intake or diet
restrictions. -CORRECTANSWER Lurasidone (Latuda)
Know an alternative atypical antipsychotic for a patient who has developed diabetes and
has a significant weight gain from treatment with olanzapine. -CORRECTANSWER
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Know whether a patient is demonstrating efficacy to clozapine 500 mg/day if this week's
granulocyte count is less than 500mm3. What is the most appropriate recommendation
for drug therapy? -CORRECTANSWER Discontinue and do not re-start
, Know the common effects of smoking along with antipsychotic drug therapy such as
olanzapine. -CORRECTANSWER Decreases the plasma levels of Olanzapine
(Zyprexa) because of its metabolism at CYP450 enzyme.
Know what a painful muscle spasm with neck muscles pulling a patient's head to the
side called and Name a common drug therapy to relieve this symptom. -
CORRECTANSWER Dystonia
Know the role of buspirone in the treatment of anxiety and the recommended dose and
time for onset of action. -CORRECTANSWER Takes 3 to 4 weeks for full effect
Know what medication may be an option for patients noncompliant on antipsychotics
resulting in multiple hospital stays. -CORRECTANSWER Risperdal Consta
(risperidone)
Know baseline labs and vital measurements tests for the patient who will be prescribed
an antipsychotic such as quetiapine (Seroquel). -CORRECTANSWER Lipid, Fasting
Blood Sugar, Family History **NOT CPK**
Describe common side effects/disadvantages of antihistamines. -CORRECTANSWER
anticholinergic effects
