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

Describe the development of sex characteristics during puberty.

Recognize the impact of hormonal variations on physical and genital development.

Understand the distinction between sex, gender, and sexual orientation and the factors contributing to their development.

Discuss the societal and psychological aspects of gender roles and identities.

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Definitions:

Conscience

An inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, acting as a guide to behavior.

Acute Care Mental Health

Immediate and intensive treatment services provided for individuals experiencing severe episodes of mental illness.

Nurse Theorist

A nurse who has developed conceptual models or frameworks to guide nursing practice, education, and research, focused on healthcare improvement.

Nursing Practice

The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm, which encompasses a wide range of healthcare activities.