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A client experiencing a manic episode may exhibit elevated mood, hyperactivity, or decreased need for _______.
sleep
Normal lithium levels are _______ mEq/L.
0.6-1.2
Schizoaffective disorder involves symptoms of both schizophrenia and _______.
Mood Disorder
A priority concern for a client with schizophrenia is _______ behavior.
aggressive or self-harming
Borderline personality disorder is often characterized by intense fear of _______.
abandonment
The primary neurotransmitter implicated in schizophrenia is _______.
Dopamine
A nurse should assess a client taking clozapine for a sore throat and fever by ordering a _______ test.
white blood cell count (WBC)
Clients with PTSD might experience flashbacks, which are vivid re-experiences of _______.
A traumatic event
Panic disorder is often accompanied by intense fear and physiological symptoms, including _______.
Tachycardia or shortness of breath (SOB)
A hallmark feature of major depressive disorder is a pervasive feeling of _______.
Hopelessness
The ethical principle of _______ emphasizes doing no harm.
nonmaleficence
Clients with antisocial personality disorder often demonstrate a lack of _______ for others.
Empathy
The primary side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) includes _______.
nausea, weight gain, or serotonin syndrome
Tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of antipsychotics, involves abnormal involuntary _______.
Movements
The therapeutic relationship with clients experiencing schizotypal personality disorder should focus on _______.
Building trust
A _______ delusion involves false beliefs about being persecuted or harmed.
Persecutory
