A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for olanzapine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an expected response to this medication?

A decrease in resting blood pressure

Decreased auditory hallucinations

Control of seizure activity

Increased energy level and involvement in activities

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Olanzapine is used in the management of schizophrenia whose symptom include hallucinations, delusions and disorganized behavior. The expected features is a reduction or elimination of these symptoms.

A. Olanzapine may cause orthostatic hypotension, which can result in a decrease in blood pressure upon standing, but it is not typically expected to cause a decrease in resting blood pressure.

C. Olanzapine has no anticonvulsant effect.

D. Olanzapine causes fatigue and sedation as some of the side effects

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can suppress the body's immune system increasing the client's susceptibility to infections such as upper respiratory tract infections. Flu vaccine is, therefore, important to boost immunity
A. Aspirin and Prednisone increases the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration and use together increases this risk even further.
B. Although hypokalemia is a common electrolyte abnormality observed with hypokalemia, eating more bananas is unlikely to address the issue
D. Getting a sore throat can happen due to lowered immunity but does not always happen

A. ‘Take this medication on an empty stomach’ B. ‘Expect abdominal pain with this medication’ C. 'Take the medication with a full glass of water." D. "Do not take this medication before bedtime."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Docusate sodium is used as a stool softener in these cases to promote bowel movements. Adequate water intake increases hydration and also works synergistically to promote bowel movements increasing its effectiveness.
A. Taking docusate on an empty stomach is not necessary. It can be taken with or without food.
B. Abdominal pain is not a common side effect of docusate. In fact, it is usually well tolerated.
D. There is no specific requirement to avoid taking docusate before bedtime. It can be taken at any time of day as directed by the healthcare provider.

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