Deck 4

Question 1

Manifestations of Thioridazine

Answer 1

Agranulocytosis, causes fever, sore throat, mouth sores, and fatigue (life threatening)

Question 2

Thioridazine is used for

Answer 2

Schizophrenia

Question 3

Trazodone can cause

Answer 3

Suicidal ideation in children and adolescents

Question 4

Lithium has a very narrow therapeutic range. To avoid toxicity you must

Answer 4

Slowly increase the dosage and must be monitored twice weekly. Once they reach therapeutic levels they are monitored every two months

Question 5

Sertraline can cause

Answer 5

Sexual dysfunction, including anorgasmia, impotence, or decreased libido.

Question 6

Prior to ECT what should be obtained

Answer 6

Informed consent

Question 7

To decrease anxiety a client with OCD will use

Answer 7

Repetitive or ritualistic behavior

Question 8

Always provide counseling for a family following

Answer 8

Suicide of a client

Question 9

Medications for bipolar disorder

Answer 9

Peroxetine, lithium, valproate, carbamazepine

Question 10

With alcohol disorder, tremors start how many hours after one stops drinking?

Answer 10

Less than 24 hours after

Question 11

Phenelzine clients should change positions slowly due to

Answer 11

Orthostatic hypotension