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Question 1 of 5

A client is complaining about blurred vision after 4 days of taking haloperidol (Haldol), benztropine (Cogentin), quetiapine (Seroquel), and buspirone (Buspar). Which of the following medications should the nurse suspect as the most likely cause of this adverse effect?

A. Buspirone.
B. Quetiapine.
C. Haloperidol.
D. Benztropine.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Benztropine.

Question 2 of 5

A client with Alzheimer's disease is apathetic. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A. Encourage participation in simple activities.
B. Insist on group therapy attendance.
C. Administer a PRN stimulant.
D. Ignore the apathy to avoid stress.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encourage participation in simple activities.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following approaches is most appropriate to use with a client diagnosed with a narcissistic personality disorder when discrepancies exist between what the client states and what actually exists?

A. Limit setting.
B. Supportive confrontation.
C. Consistency.
D. Rationalization.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Supportive confrontation.

Question 4 of 5

A client was discharged from an alcohol rehabilitation program on clonazepam (Klonopin) 0.5 mg TID. Several months later he reports having insomnia, shakiness, sweating and one seizure. The nurse should first ask the client if he:

A. Has been drinking alcohol with the Klonopin.
B. Has developed tolerance to the Klonopin and needs to increase the dose.
C. Has stopped taking the Klonopin suddenly.
D. Is having a panic attack and needs to take an extra Klonopin.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Has stopped taking the Klonopin suddenly.

Question 5 of 5

A client with schizoaffective disorder reports mood swings and auditory hallucinations. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed?

A. Lithium
B. Risperidone
C. Fluoxetine
D. Lorazepam

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Risperidone

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