Of the commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications for tre…
Of the commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications for treatment of schizophrenia, which pair of the following drugs are most likely (first member of pair) and least likely (second member of pair) to cause weight gain, increased appetite, and abnormal glucose metabolism?
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A PMHNP is managing a patient with a long history of schizophrenia. The patient has a new onset of secondary parkinsonism symptoms. Which of the following statements regarding antiparkinsonian medication use in patients with schizophrenia is the most accurate?
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A PMHNP completes the initial assessment of a patient with a suspected psychotic disorder and assesses the risk of suicide and aggressive behaviors. Which of the following statements about the relationship between suicide and schizophrenia is the most accurate?
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The PMHNP is caring for a patient admitted to the hospital with schizophrenia and polydipsia, drinking water excessively and becoming increasing confused and psychotic. The electrolyte imbalance of most concern with the PMHNP is:
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An adult patient with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia develops hyperglycemia and obesity with a 12 pound weight gain after eight weeks of treatment with an antipsychotic medication. Which medication is the most likely cause of these side effects?
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