The nurse is caring for a schizophrenic patient who has been prescribed large doses of thioridazine (Mellaril). Which manifestation may signal an overdose of the medication?

The nurse explains that depression is thought to be the result of a deficit of which neurotransmitter?

An obese female patient who had enjoyed active outdoor activities is stressed because osteoarthritis in her hips now limits her activity. Which action by the nurse will best assist the patient to cope with this situation?

Which main differences pertain to delirium versus dementia?

Extrappyramidal side effects are most commonly associated with which class of drugs?

The nurse adds an intervention to the nursing care plan for a patient on neuroleptics. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A patient asks a nurse what causes dementia. Which two most prevalent types of dementia should the nurse consider before responding?

Psychotherapeutic medications act mainly on the:

Which defense mechanism involves pushing distressing memories out of conscious awareness?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed an antidepressant. Which teaching points should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)