3. After the nurse has taught the client who is being discharged on lithium (Eskalith) about the drug, which of the following client statements would indicate that the teaching has been successful.

* A. "I need to restrict eating any foods that contain salt."
* B. "If I forget a dose, I can double the dose the next time I take it."
* C. "I'll call my doctor right away for any vomiting, severe hand tremors, or muscle weakness."
* D. "I should increase my fluid”

C. "I'll call my doctor right away for any vomiting, severe hand tremors, or muscle weakness."

5. Which of the following clinical manifestations would alert the nurse to lithium toxicity?

* A. Increasingly agitated behavior
* B. Markedly increased food intake
* C. Sudden increase in blood pressure
* D. Anorexia with nausea and vomiting

D. Anorexia with nausea and vomiting

7. The client is taking risperidone (Risperdal) to treat the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Which of the following negative symptoms will improve?

* A. Abnormal thought form
* B. Hallucinations and delusions
* C. Bizarre behavior
* D. Asocial behavior and anergia

D. Asocial behavior and anergia

8. A client comes to the outpatient mental health clinic 2 days after being discharged from the hospital. The client was given a 1-week supply of clozapine (Clozaril). The nurse reviews information about clozapine with the client. Which client statement indicates an accurate understanding of the nurses teaching about this medication?

* A.” I need to call my doctor in 2 weeks for a checkup."
* B. "I need to keep my appointment here at the hospital this week for a blood test."
* C. "I can drink alcohol with this medication."
* D. "I can take over-the-counter sleeping medication if I have trouble sleeping."

B. "I need to keep my appointment here at the hospital this week for a blood test."

9. Which of the following health status assessments must be completed before the client starts taking imipramine (Tofranil)?

* a. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
* b. Urine sample for protein
* c. Thyroid scan
* d. Creatinine clearance test

a. Electrocardiogram (ECG)