NCLEX-RN Psychotropic Medications Flashcards
Master 18 psychotropic medications concepts for the NCLEX-RN.
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What is the therapeutic maintenance serum level range for Lithium?
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Complete the rule regarding Lithium and Sodium intake:
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A client taking lithium presents with vomiting, diarrhea, and coarse hand tremors. What is the priority nursing action?
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List 3 hallmark signs of Serotonin Syndrome.
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Why is close monitoring required for young adults (18-24) during the first few weeks of SSRI therapy?
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Name 3 tyramine-rich foods that must be avoided while taking MAOIs.
Think of aged, fermented, cured, or pickled foods.
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What medical emergency occurs if a client on MAOIs consumes high-tyramine foods?
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Which nursing instruction best manages the anticholinergic side effects of Amitriptyline (TCA)?
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What is the primary cause of death in Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) overdose?
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Match the Extrapyramidal Symptom (EPS) to its description:
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Which specific laboratory value requires weekly monitoring for a client prescribed Clozapine?
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A client on Haloperidol develops a temperature of 104°F (40°C), "lead pipe" muscle rigidity, and tachycardia. What is the suspected condition?
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What is the pharmacological antidote for Benzodiazepine overdose?
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Which information should the nurse include when teaching a client about Buspirone?
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What symptoms characterize the Disulfiram reaction if a client consumes alcohol?
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Which assessment finding indicates the presence of Tardive Dyskinesia?
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Second-generation antipsychotics (e.g., Olanzapine) require monitoring for metabolic syndrome. Complete the monitoring requirements:
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Why is it critical to taper benzodiazepines gradually rather than stopping abruptly after long-term use?