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NURS 172 BROOKDALE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITHCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Acute Dystonia: Symptoms Correct Answers Acute Muscular
Rigidity and Cramping
Stiff or Thick Tongue with Difficulty Swallowing-Severe Cases
May Cause Laryngospasm and Respiratory Difficulties.
Torticollis (Twisted Head and Neck)
Eyes Rolled to the Back of Head
Acute Dystonia: Treatment Correct Answers Anticholinergic
Drugs
IM Benztropine mesylate or IM/IV
Diphenhydramine(Benadryl)-Immediate Relief
Oral meds can allow for Antipsychotic to be continued.
Akathisia: Symptoms Correct Answers Intense Need to Move
About
Akathisia: Treatment Correct Answers Change in
Antipsychotic medication
OR
Addition of Beta Blockers, Anticholinergic or Benzodiazepines
Antidepressants: Atypical Correct Answers Bupropion
Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Client Education Correct Answers
May Cause Drowsiness/Dizziness-Avoid Driving
Avoid Alcohol and Grapefruit
Taper off/Don't stop taking abruptly
, Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Complications Correct Answers
CNS: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Lethargy, Confusion, Depression,
Headaches, Opposite effect(excitement)
Blurred Vision
*DEPENDANCY* (My Aunt Benzo Cant drink because it gives
her all of these symptoms)
Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Function and Use Correct
Answers (Acts in CNS to produce anxiolytic effect)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD)
Anxiety Associated with Depression
Anxiolytic Benzodiazepines: Medication Administration
Correct Answers Assess degree and manifestations of anxiety
and mental status prior to administration.
Administer with meals if GI upset.
Administer at bedtime if possible due to sedation
Monitor CBC, LFT and Renal functions
Assess RISK FOR FALLS
TOXICITY/ OVERDOSE= Administer FLUMAZENIL
Atypical Antipsychotic: Adverse Effects Correct Answers
Metabolic Syndrome(Weight gain, Dyslipidemia, Altered
Glucose Metabolism)
Increased Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis.
Increased heart disease
lowered seizure threshold
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome(NMS)
Extrapyramidal Side Effects
Akathisia
Pseudoparkinsonism
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