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3. Evenly spaced around the clock
4. As needed when the client complains of depression
843. A client with schizophrenia has been started on medication therapy with
clozapine. The nurse should assess the results of which laboratory study to
monitor for adverse effects from this medication?
1. Platelet count
2. Blood glucose level
3. Liver function studies
4. White blood cell count
844. A client is scheduled for discharge and will be taking phenobarbital for an
extended period. The nurse would place highest priority on teaching the
client which point that directly relates to client safety?
1. Take the medication only with meals.
2. Take the medication at the same time each day.
3. Use a dose container to help prevent missed doses.
4. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
845. The nurse is describing the medication side and adverse effects to a client
who is taking amitriptyline. Which information should the nurse incorporate
in the discussion?
1. Consume a low-fiber diet.
2. Increase fluids and bulk in the diet.
3. Rest if the heart begins to beat rapidly.
4. Walk if you have difficulty urinating because this is a normal side
effect.
846. The nurse is administering risperidone to a client with schizophrenia who is
scheduled to be discharged. Before discharge, which instruction should the
nurse provide to the client?
1. Get adequate sunlight.
2. Continue driving as usual.
3. Avoid foods rich in potassium.
4. Get up slowly when changing positions.
847. The nurse is teaching a client who is being started on imipramine about the
medication. The nurse should inform the client to expect maximum desired
effects at which time period following initiation of the medication?
1. In 2 months
2. In 2 to 3 weeks
3. During the first week
4. During the sixth week of administration
848. A hospitalized client is started on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for
the treatment of depression. The nurse should instruct the client that which
foods are acceptable to consume while taking this medication? Select all that
apply.
1. Figs

2. Yogurt

3. Crackers

4. Aged cheese

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