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A new patient with a history of alcoholism is in the emergency department with agitation, vomiting, and tremors.  He tells you he had his last drink 24 hours ago.  Which medication would most likely be ordered? 

Which of the following are valid nursing interventions in treating schizophrenic patients (select all that apply)? 

A schizophrenic patient has been taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) for 6 months.  She now is experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).  Which medication is most likely to be added? 

Which of the following groups of medications are most commonly used with ADHD?

You find your patient with antisocial personality disorder smoking in the lounge where smoking is not allowed.  Which response is  best? 

Team members working with patients who have dementia need to have a common, unified approach because this type of patient requires:

You are monitoring for common drug side effects in an elderly patient.  Which side effects are common (select all that apply)?

Which of the following are true about atypical antipsychotics (select all that apply)? 

Which drug cannot be given if the patient reports alcohol intake in the past 24 hours? 

Which interventions should the nurse contribute to the plan of care for an elderly patient (select all that apply)?