Luis, a nursing student, is explaining to his patient the mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). What should he include?

A nurse is preparing to administer an antipsychotic medication to a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The prescribed dose is 10 mg, and the medication is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving treatment with multiple antipsychotic medications and who suddenly became ill. Findings include blood pressure changes, hyperpyrexia, and diaphoresis. The nurse should recognize that which of the following adverse effects may be occurring?

A nurse is reviewing the medical histories of four clients. Which of the following clients may develop extrapyramidal symptoms from medication therapy?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who was sexually assaulted. Which of the following resources will provide the most effective support immediately following the incident?

A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of the following room assignments for the client?

A patient with a history of anxiety disorder is prescribed lorazepam at a dosage of 1 mg to be administered every 8 hours as needed. If the patient has already received 2 doses today, what is the maximum additional dosage they can safely receive within the same day?

A nurse is preparing a client who has chronic anxiety for discharge from the psychiatric unit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the client’s discharge plan?

A nurse in an acute mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings supports the admitting diagnosis of acute mania?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new prescription for phenelzine (MAOI). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods when taking this medication?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent client who reports being sexually assaulted just prior to admission. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?