A client taking Risperdal complains of dry mouth and constipation. The nurse understands that these symptoms are caused by:

Hypertensive crisis.

Increased prolactin levels in the bloodstream.

Central nervous system stimulation.

Anticholinergic reactions.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale
Hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. The symptoms of a hypertensive crisis can include a severe headache, nausea, and vomiting, but not typically dry mouth and constipation.
Choice B rationale
Increased prolactin levels in the bloodstream can cause symptoms such as breast enlargement, production of breast milk, and menstrual changes, but not typically dry mouth and constipation.
Choice C rationale
Central nervous system stimulation can cause symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia, and tremors, but not typically dry mouth and constipation.
Choice D rationale
Anticholinergic reactions can cause a wide range of symptoms, including dry mouth and constipation. These are common side effects of many medications, including Risperdal.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

Explanation

The correct answer is Choice A and B.

A score of 1 to 10 on the Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale indicates that a client is in persistent danger of severely hurting self or others or has a persistent inability to maintain minimal personal hygiene.

A. Anergia, flat affect, and illusions. B. Delusions. C. Hallucinations. D. Anhedonia.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Negative symptoms of psychosis include anergia (lack of energy), flat affect (reduced emotional expression), and anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure)12131415.
Choice B rationale
Delusions are considered a positive symptom of psychosis, not a negative symptom.
Choice C rationale
Hallucinations are also considered a positive symptom of psychosis, not a negative symptom.
Choice D rationale
Anhedonia is indeed a negative symptom of psychosis, but it is not the only one.

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A client taking Risperdal complains of dry mouth and constipation. The nurse understands that these symptoms are caused by:

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A score of 1 to 10 on the Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale would indicate that a client was at risk for:

Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

Explanation

What are the negative symptoms of psychosis?

Correct Answer is A

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