NCLEX RN· RN Mental Health · NCLEX RN Psychiatric Questions
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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?
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Correct Answer: Benztropine.
A client with Alzheimer's disease is apathetic. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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Correct Answer: Encourage participation in simple activities.
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?
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Correct Answer: Supportive confrontation.
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:
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Correct Answer: Has stopped taking the Klonopin suddenly.
A client with schizoaffective disorder reports mood swings and auditory hallucinations. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed?
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Correct Answer: Risperidone
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