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NU664C Midterm Exam Questions and complete Answers

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Know the route of administration for newer agent asenapine (Saphris) and what instructions should be given to the patient regarding administration. correct answers Sublingual Know and describe the ... top atypical antipsychotic with greatest incidence of prolonged QTc interval. correct answers Ziprasidone (Geodon). Know which antipsychotics have specific instructions for minimum food intake or diet restrictions. correct answers Lurasidone (Latuda) Know an alternative atypical antipsychotic for a patient who has developed diabetes and has a significant weight gain from treatment with olanzapine. correct answers Aripiprazole (Abilify) Know whether a patient is demonstrating efficacy to clozapine 500 mg/day if this week's granulocyte count is less than 500mm3. What is the most appropriate recommendation for drug therapy? correct answers Discontinue and do not re-start Know the common effects of smoking along with antipsychotic drug therapy such as olanzapine. correct answers Decreases the plasma levels of Olanzapine (Zyprexa) because of its metabolism at CYP450 enzyme. Know what a painful muscle spasm with neck muscles pulling a patient's head to the side called and Name a common drug therapy to relieve this symptom. correct answers Dystonia Know the role of buspirone in the treatment of anxiety and the recommended dose and time for onset of action. correct answers Takes 3 to 4 weeks for full effect Know what medication may be an option for patients noncompliant on antipsychotics resulting in multiple hospital stays. correct answers Risperdal Consta (risperidone) Know baseline labs and vital measurements tests for the patient who will be prescribed an antipsychotic such as quetiapine (Seroquel). correct answers Lipid, Fasting Blood Sugar, Family History **NOT CPK** [Show More]

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