What Information Should the Nurse Include in Patient Teaching About

question 20

Multiple Choice

What information should the nurse include in patient teaching about psychotropic medication? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Drug pharmacokinetics
• B) Common drug interactions
• C) Management of common side effects
• D) Descriptive list of possible adverse effects
• E) Information regarding cost of the medications prescribed

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Definitions:

Slowness Of Motion

Referred to medically as bradykinesia, a symptom commonly associated with Parkinson's disease, characterized by a delay in initiating movement.

Alzheimer Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, including memory loss and impaired thinking skills.

Aricept

A brand name for donepezil, which is a medication used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease by increasing the amount of a certain substance in the brain that can help improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function.

Behavioral Symptoms

Observable actions or reactions of a person, often associated with a particular condition or disorder, that can affect social functioning.