Clozaril clozapine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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MENTAL HEALTH TEST 1 REVIEW 1. Clozapine (Clozaril): know what normal WBC/ANC (absolute neutrophil count) is a. Normal Range ANC = 1.5 - 8.0 (1,500 to 8,000) b. Normal Range for WBC = 5k - 10k c. HOLD MEDS IF ANC LOW: i. Mild: 1,000 - 1,499 ANC, blood drawn 3x, weekly until back up to 1,500 ii. Moderate: going to hold med and order daily ANC was 606 and WBC was 1,300 iii. Severe: < 500 ANC, daily blood drawn d. Can cause hypersalivation, lower sedation and weight gain 2. Know nurse ...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Arta...

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Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: First-generation antipsychotics are also referred to as conventional antipsychotics and typical antipsychotics. These drugs are strong ____________ of the ________ for dopamine Answer: antagonists (blocking agents), D2 receptors Question: examples of first generation antipsychotics Answer: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Haloperidol (Haldol) ...

NACE Foundations of Nursing Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions Proper PPE for contact precaution [, wounds, etc] Gown and gloves Proper PPE for droplet precaution Surgical mask within 3 ft of pt Proper PPE for airborne precaution [TB] respirator (N95) and negative pressure room Illnesses requiring droplet precautions Pertussis, influenza, diphtheria, pneumonia, bacterial meningitis Illnesses requiring airborne precautions Measles, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Varicel...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

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ATI Critical Thinking Nursing Exam Version 2 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A Q: A nurse is collecting data on a client who has received a preoperative dose of morphine. Which of the following indicates the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication? Answer: In this item, you need nursing knowledge related to morphine to recall adverse effects associated with the medication. This item requires foundational thinking because you only need to recall know...

NURS 660: PSYCHOPHARM / NURS 660: PSYCHOPHARM (Exam 1) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Minimum ANC level to prescribe Clozapine, general population: - CORRECT ANSWER-1,500 μL Severe Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-< 500μL Moderate Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-500-999μL Mild Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-μL BEN patients: Normal ANC range for Clozaril - CORRECT ANSWER-≥1,000 μL Clozaril BEN patient: severe neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER-<500 μL BEN neutropenia - CORRECT ANSW...