Samenvatting

The nurse instructs the client who is
to take risperidone daily. Which
adverse effects are included in the
teaching?
What are the adverse effects of antipsychotics?
These effects include:
antimuscarinic effects
bed-wetting
blood disorders
body temperature problems
emotional effects
eye problems
heart problems
liver disorders
metabolic syndrome
neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
neuromuscular side effects
sedation (sleepiness)
seizures (fits)
sexual and hormonal problems
skin problems
suicidal feelings and behaviour
tardive dyskinesia (TD)
tardive psychosis
weight gain
you under supervision while they monitor your vital signs,
Unsteady gait
Lithium is used to treat mania which is part of bipolar
disorder (manic-depressive illness). It is also used on a
daily basis to reduce the frequency and severity of manic
episodes. Manic-depressive patients experience severe
mood changes, ranging from an excited or manic state
(eg, unusual anger or irritability or a false sense of wellbeing) to depression or sadness.
The nurse provides care for a client
diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
The client receives lithium. Which
sign or symptom indicates lithium
toxicity?
What are the symptoms of too much lithium in your body?
Call your doctor right away if you have diarrhea, vomiting,
drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremors, unsteadiness, or
other problems with muscle control or coordination.
These may be symptoms of lithium toxicity. Make sure your
doctor knows if you have a heart disorder called Brugada
syndrome.
Treatment varies
https://www.healthline.com/health/lithiumtoxicity#treatment
Moderate to severe toxicity
Moderate to severe lithium toxicity usually requires
additional treatment, such as:
Stomach pumping. This procedure may be an option if
you’ve taken lithium within the last hour.
Whole bowel irrigation. You’ll swallow a solution or be
given one through a tube to help flush the extra lithium
out of your intestines.
IV fluids. You may need these to restore your electrolyte
balance.
Hemodialysis. This procedure uses an artificial kidney,
called a hemodialyzer, to remove waste from your blood.
Medication. If you start to have seizures, your doctor
might prescribe an anticonvulsant m

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