NR 293 Quiz 2 with Questions and Answers

NR 293 Quiz 2 with Questions and Answers 1.The nurse is administering an antipsychotic drug clozapine (Clozaril) and should monitor the patient for what long-term problem(s) associated with this drug? A. mood swings B. agranulocytosis C. weight gain D. photosensitivity E. increased appetite ANSWER b,c,e 2.During therapy for depression with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it is most important for the nurse to instruct the family to monitor for which adverse effect? A. suicidal thoughts B. visual disturbances C. tardive dyskinesia D. bleeding tendencies ANSWER a .The wife of a patient who has started taking anti-depressant therapy asks, "How long will it take for him to feel better?" What is the nurse's best response? A."Well, depression rarely responds to medication therapy." B."He should feel better in a few days." C."It may take 4 to 6 weeks for you to see an improvement." D."You may not see effects for several months." ANSWER C When administering certain antipsychotic drugs, the nurse monitors for extrapyramidal effects such as: (select all that apply)