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Question 1 of 5

Psychotropic medications can cause a parasympathetic and/or sympathetic response from the autonomic nervous system. Which of the following is considered a sympathetic response?

A. Pupil dilation

B. Increased saliva production

C. Decreased heart rate

D. Constricted airway

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pupil dilation

Question 2 of 5

Clients diagnosed with Type I-Positive Schizophrenia symptoms respond better to antipsychotic medications. Manifestations of Type I Schizophrenia include which of the following? (Select one that does not apply..)

A. Delusions

B. Hallucinations

C. Illusions

D. Anhedonia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Anhedonia

Question 3 of 5

An atypical antipsychotic is prescribed for a patient with psychosis. The nurse understands that this category of medications includes which drugs? (Select all that apply.)

A. Clozapine

B. Fluphenazine

C. Haloperidol

D. Olanzapine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Clozapine

Question 4 of 5

A patient is prescribed lorazepam. What does the nurse know to be true regarding lorazepam?

A. It is used to treat anxiety

B. status epilepticus

C. insomnia

D. and sedation induction.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is used to treat anxiety

Question 5 of 5

Which statement is true concerning lithium?

A. The maximum dose is 3.4 g/day.

B. The therapeutic drug range is 2.5 to 3.5 mEq/L.

C. Lithium increases receptor sensitivity to gamma-aminobutyric acid.

D. Concurrent nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase lithium levels.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Concurrent nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase lithium levels.

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