RN CARE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH HESI
RN CARE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH HESI ( 49 Questions)
The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued several days ago. Which medication should also be discontinued?
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and should not necessarily be discontinued solely based on discontinuation of an antipsychotic.
Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used in bipolar disorder but is not necessarily discontinued with the discontinuation of an antipsychotic.
Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication often used to manage extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) associated with antipsychotic medications. If the antipsychotic is discontinued,benztropine may also be discontinued.
Magnesium is not typically associated with antipsychotic use, and its discontinuation would depend on the specific indication and circumstances.
A. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and should not necessarily be discontinued solely based on discontinuation of an antipsychotic.
B. Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used in bipolar disorder but is not necessarily discontinued with the discontinuation of an antipsychotic.
C. Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication often used to manage extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) associated with antipsychotic medications. If the antipsychotic is discontinued,
benztropine may also be discontinued.
D. Magnesium is not typically associated with antipsychotic use, and its discontinuation would depend on the specific indication and circumstances.