A patient with a feeding tube will be receiving risperidone (Risperdal) 8 mg in two divided doses via the feeding tube.  The medication is available in a 1 mg/ml solution.  How many milliliters will the nurse administer for each dose?

Which of the following is the first stage of the consumer decision-making process?

Classic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are TRAP.  What does TRAP stand for?

The nurse is reviewing the drugs currently taken by a patient who will be starting drug therapy with carbamazepine (Tegretol).  Which drug may raise a concern for interactions?

The nurse has given medication instructions to a patient receiving phenytoin.  Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient has an adequate understanding?

A patient is experiencing status epilepticus. The nurse prepares to give which drug of choice for the treatment of this condition?

A patient will be receiving oral theophylline, 600 mg/day, in three divided doses. Identify how many milligrams will the patient receive per dose. ______  

1.  The nurse reads in the patient’s medication history that the patient is taking buspirone (BuSpar). The nurse interprets that the patient may have which disorder?    

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for 2 months.  Which laboratory test should be performed regularly while the patient is taking this medication?

A patient has been treated with antiparkinson medications for 3 months.  What therapeutic responses should the nurse look for when assessing the patient?