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
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 D
Explanation
Aluminum compounds have a constipating effect due to reduced bowel movements and potential discomfort.
A. Flatulence is less common with aluminum hydroxide compared to magnesium-containing antacids.
B. Headache is not a common side effect of aluminum hydroxide.
C. Palpitations are not a known adverse reaction to aluminum hydroxide.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Rationale- Sucralfate is used for coating the lining of gastric ulcers to prevent exposure to acid allowing for healing. It binds to protein containing exudate to form a paste-like substance that coats the ulcers.
B-Sucralfate has no effect of quality of vision
C-Sucralfate has no role in prophylaxis in infections
D-Sucralfate relieves pain in H. Pylori induced gastric ulcers but no effect of infection control
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