An individual with schizophrenia has been prescribed olanzapine (Zyprexa). While evaluating outcome criteria, it was discovered that the client has gained a significant amount of weight and his periodic blood sugar levels are slightly elevated. As a psych tech, what other side effect do you know about this drug?  

A client prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) 50mg bid has a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury R/T sedation. Which nursing intervention appropriately addresses this client’s problem?

A young adult client with schizophrenia is prescribed haloperidol. When the nurse administers the medication, the client asks, “What’s this for?” Which response by the nurse is correct?

This anticholinergic medication is given to patients experiencing akathisia to relieve their internal restlessness.    

A client with schizophrenia has received conventional antipsychotics for a year. His hallucinations are less intrusive, but the client remains apathetic, has poverty of thought, cannot work, and is socially isolated. To address these symptoms, the psych tech might expect the psychiatrist to prescribe which of the following medications?    

A patient has a history of schizophrenia, controlled by haloperidol (Haldol). During an assessment, the psych tech notes continuous restlessness. Which medication would the psych tech expect the physician to prescribe for this patient?

For the past year, a client has received haloperidol (Haldol). The psych tech administering the patient’s next dose notices a twitch on the right side the the client’s face and tongue movements Which nursing intervention takes priority?

The Psych Tech documents that a client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing anticholinergic side effects from long-term use of thioridazine (Mellaril). Which symptoms has the Psych Tech noted?

Which atypical antipsychotic medication has the highest potential for a client to experience serious, life threatening side effects?

Psychiatric Technicians are qualified to pass medications and are obligated to provide patient education regarding the medications they administer.