Haloperidol Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the 6 general principles of psychopharmacological treatment? Safety Tolerability Efficacy Practicality Treatment accessibility Treatment compliance Pharmacokinetics How the drug moves in the body. (ex. Where is it absorbed? How and where is it metabolized? Where is it excreted?) Pharmacodynamics What the drug does to the body. (consider mechanism of action) Define First-generation antipsychotics Referred to as Typical Antipsychotics. Most have strong bond w...

Exam 3: NSG552 / NSG 552 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychopharmacology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Q: Signs vary with blood levels, from decreased reaction time, muscle incoordination, ataxia, dysarthria, to respiratory failure and coma. Answer: alcohol intoxication Q: Levels of alcohol intoxication that require no formal treatment. Answer: mild to moderate Q: Treatment includes cardiopulmonary function maintenance, thiamine, and haloperidol PRN agitation...

A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program to help him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is able to drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. The nurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d. Positive reinforcement - Answer- a. Biofeedback A nurse is counseling a client following the ...

Test Bank For Prescriber's Guide: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology 7th Edition By Stephen M. Stahl 6010, 0 . 5755, 2 1 acamprosate 2 agomelatine 3 alprazolam 4 amisulpride 5 amitriptyline 6 amoxapine 7 amphetamine (d) 8 amphetamine (d,l) 9 aripiprazole 10 armodafinil 11 asenapine 12 atomoxetine 13 benztropine 14 blonanserin 15 bremelanotide 16 brexanolone 18 buprenorphine 19 bupropion 20 buspirone 21 caprylidene 22 carbamazepin...

2023 ATI MENTAL HEALTH VERSION A , B , C , PROCTORED EXAM AND ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM |AGADE VERSION A 1.A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a) "You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity". b) "You will experience weight loss while taking this medication." c) "You will notice your symptoms improve within 24 ho...

Exam 3: NSG552/ NSG 552 (Latest 2023/2024) Psychopharmacology Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Signs vary with blood levels, from decreased reaction time, muscle incoordination, ataxia, dysarthria, to respiratory failure and coma. Answer: alcohol intoxication Q: Levels of alcohol intoxication that require no formal treatment. Answer: mild to moderate Q: Treatment includes cardiopulmonary function maintenance, thiamine, and haloperi...

Final Exam: NUR 2488/ NUR2488 Mental Health Review (2023/2024)| Questions and Verified Answers- Rasmussen 1. Which client diagnosis should the nurse associate with a decrease in GABA? ~ Answer: Panic disorder 2. A client is diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. Which medication is prescribed for anxiety? ~ Answer: Diazepam 3. The nurse is observing the movements of a client receiving chlorpromazine. The client continually paces and rocks back and forth when sitting. The n...

Final Exam NRNP6635 / NRNP 6635 (Latest 2023 / 2024): (Already Graded A) Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning - Walden 1. Select the age range of the highest rate of substance dependence or abuse. ~ Answer: B. 18-25 2. Select two terms preferred to describe sexual orientation. ~ Answers: Gay ~ D. Lesbian 3. Select the two patient populations in which delirium occurs most frequently. ~ Answers: B. Terminally ill C. Long-term care 4. Select the drug used to treat neur...

NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE Question 1 Yesterday, a client with schizophrenia began treatment with haloperidol (Haldol). Today, the nurse notices that the client is holding his head to one side and complaining of neck and jaw spasms. What should the nurse do? A Assume that the client is posturing. B Tell the client to lie down and relax. Evaluate the client for adverse reactions to haloperidol. Put the client...

Midterm Exam: NR605/ NR 605 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I Review |Weeks 1-4 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Interprofessional Collaboration and Referrals Answer: -PMHNPs may receive client referrals from primary care providers to address mental health problems -refer clients to primary care providers for medical care -PMHNPs may collaborate with social workers to address clients' needs for soc...