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Title: Which medication from the medication administration record should a nurse administer to provide ... Post by: hadtoregister on Jan 21, 2018 Which medication from the medication administration record should a nurse administer to provide immediate intervention for a psychotic patient whose aggressive behavior continues to escalate despite verbal intervention?
a. Lithium (Eskalith) b. Trazodone (Desyrel) c. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) d. Valproic acid (Depakene) Title: Which medication from the medication administration record should a nurse administer to provide ... Post by: kdd on Jan 21, 2018 ANS: C
Olanzapine is a short-acting antipsychotic useful in calming angry, aggressive patients regardless of diagnosis. The other drugs listed require long-term use to reduce anger. Lithium is for bipolar patients. Trazodone is for patients with depression, insomnia, or chronic pain. Valproic acid is for bipolar or borderline patients. |