Which disorder is treated with mood stabilizers?

Which is the main receptor in the central nervous system (CNS) that is blocked by conventional antipsychotic drugs?

A patient with an anxiety disorder is prescribed an oral dose of diazepam. What is the maximum dose of the drug that the patient would receive in a day?

Which medication would a nurse suggest the health care provider prescribe for a patient with psychosis who is experiencing extrapyramidal effects from conventional antipsychotic pharmacotherapy?

Which class of medication found in the patient’s prescription is responsible for constipation and urinary retention in a patient who takes nortriptyline for depression?

Which type of medication is indicated to help the patient manage withdrawal symptoms while detoxifying from alcohol abuse?

Which condition would the nurse suspect that a patient on lithium has been diagnosed with?

Which anxiolytic drug promotes agonistic activity at both the serotonin and dopamine receptors?

Which theory states that depression and mania are caused by alterations in the concentration of dopamine and norepinephrine and serotonin and histamine in the brain?

What does the nurse infer from a patient with increased blood glucose levels, increased blood pressure (BP), and abnormal cholesterol levels?

Which cue is indicative of a benzodiazepine overdose?

Which drugs represent the largest class of conventional antipsychotic drugs?

Which hypothesis postulates that depression results from a deficiency of neuronal and synaptic catecholamines and mania from an excess of amines at the adrenergic receptor sites in the brain?

Which second-generation antidepressant medication interacts with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Which cue is a common symptom of serotonin syndrome?

Which activity would the patient be cautioned to avoid while taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor?

Which atypical antipsychotic medication would the nurse anticipate a health care provider prescribing for treatment of refractory schizophrenia?

Which drug may cause serotonin syndrome if given together with an antidepressant medication?

Which drug is responsible for an adverse effect of involuntary wavelike movements of the legs in a patient with bipolar disorder?

Which is the current indication for tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?

Which anxiolytic medication might be a better option for a patient with anxiety disorder who is taking lorazepam but finds the side effect of drowsiness to be interfering with life?

When a patient is prescribed a benzodiazepine and the nurse reviews the patient history, what inquiry may the nurse make?

Which reason is necessary for monitoring blood sodium levels in a patient with bipolar disorder who takes lithium citrate?

Which phenomenon does the nurse recognize as a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Which time frame would the nurse include in patient teaching to explain how long it will take for escitalopram to be completely effective?

Which instruction would the nurse include to educate a patient taking sertraline?

Which adverse effect does the nurse monitor for in a patient who has been prescribed alprazolam to treat panic disorder?

Which adverse effect results from antipsychotic drugs’ action on alpha-adrenergic receptors?

Which is a common symptom of serotonin syndrome?

Which mood-stabilizing drug is used to treat bipolar disorder?

Which medication would the nurse expect to administer for a patient with a history of abusing opioid analgesics and needs an antianxiety agent?

The primary health care provider reviews the medical history of a patient who is receiving buspirone. The health care provider instructs the nurse to continuously monitor the patient’s blood pressure to prevent hypertension due to a drug interaction. Which other medication is the patient taking?

Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a lack of understanding of patient teaching regarding phenothiazine drug therapy?

Which intervention will the nurse expect to perform for a patient who takes a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) and who has consumed a lot of alcohol?

Which intervention would the nurse implement to prevent adverse effects in a patient who takes isocarboxazid for depression and who is now taking buspirone for a slight increase in blood pressure and agitation?

Which symptom does a nurse expect to find in a patient who develops neuroleptic malignant syndrome after being administered antipsychotic drugs?

The nurse will instruct a patient who has been taking alprazolam to avoid which substance to help prevent intensification of this medication’s adverse effects?

Which analgesic agent would a nurse avoid to help prevent serotonin syndrome in a patient who takes sertraline for depression?

A patient currently prescribed duloxetine comes to the health clinic complaining of restlessness, agitation, diaphoresis, and tremors. The nurse suspects serotonin syndrome and questions the patient regarding concurrent use of which substance?

Which medication is prescribed to the patient with panic disorder if the nurse uses the intramuscular route for administration of a diluted anxiolytic?

The nurse would include which teaching point when educating the patient about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication?

The nurse is assessing an older adult diagnosed with severe anxiety who was prescribed clonazepam. The patient’s family members inform the nurse that for the last few days, the patient has experienced dizziness and suddenly becomes aggressive and confused. Which does the nurse infer from this behavior?

Which is the primary benefit of taking a parenteral formulation of an antipsychotic medication?

Which piece of objective data contraindicates the use of clozapine?

Which patient data would the nurse check to help prevent complications of the pharmacotherapy with a patient taking risperidone who has a necrotic foot ulcer that started as a minor scratch?

Which is the most important nursing responsibility for ensuring safety for a patient being treated with anxiolytic medications?

Which assessment may have prompted the administration of flumazenil to a patient who is taking anxiolytic medication?

Which laboratory test should be monitored frequently to assess for a potential life-threatening adverse reaction to clozapine?

Which statement made by the patient reflects understanding of medication education when being switched from amitriptyline to citalopram?

Which atypical antipsychotic agent is a better medication for a patient with schizophrenia with a poorly healing leg ulcer and hyperglycemia?

Which symptom does the nurse monitor for with a patient who is taking tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) therapy for the treatment of insomnia and phenelzine?

Which tests will the nurse suggest to the health care provider before duloxetine is started for depression?

Which information would be important to include in the teaching plan for a patient who is prescribed clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic medication for schizophreniform disorder?

Which antagonist may be used to treat an overdose of oxazepam?

The nurse recognizes that teaching is needed when the patient with hypertension states taking which over-the-counter medication and/or supplement?

Which extrapyramidal side effect does the nurse monitor for in a patient who is taking an antipsychotic medication?

Which food can be included in the diet of a patient who is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors?