A 19-Year-Old Male Was Started on Risperidone

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old male was started on risperidone. Monitoring for risperidone includes observing for common side effects, including:

• A) Bradykinesia, akathisia, and agitation
• B) Excessive weight gain
• C) Hypertension
• D) Potentially fatal agranulocytosis

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Definitions:

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depression and other conditions by adjusting neurotransmitter levels in the brain.

Small-World Researchers

Scientists who study the phenomenon that most people are connected by relatively short chains of acquaintances, known as the "small-world phenomenon."

Networks

Groups or systems of interconnected individuals, entities, or points, often used in the context of social relationships or technological connections.

Micro Level

Pertaining to the smallest units of analysis in the social sciences, focusing on individuals or small groups and their interactions.