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Chapter 75, "Psychosocial Problems in Acute Care" NRNP 6550 Exam Guide Questions and Answers
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Medications to treat agitation in an assaultive person - Answer-Lorazepam 2mg; 1mg > 65 Haloperidol (Haldol) 5mg; 2 mg if age >65 Olanzapine (Zyprexa): 10mg IM, oral 5mg Risperidone 2mg PO, rapid dissolving BLACK BOX WARNING: when administering antipsychotics to the elderly for dementia-...
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