A patient taking lamotrigine develops a spreading skin rash with blisters and painful mouth ulcers. Which nursing action is the priority?
Correct answer: B. Withhold the medicine and notify the prescriber urgently
- A. Give the next dose with food
- B. Withhold the medicine and notify the prescriber urgently
- C. Apply moisturising lotion and reassess tomorrow
- D. Encourage extra fluids and continue treatment
Explanation
A blistering rash and mucosal ulcers may indicate Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a life-threatening reaction associated with lamotrigine. The medicine should be withheld and urgent medical assessment arranged; continuing it can worsen the reaction.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology covers the actions, uses, adverse effects, and nursing responsibilities associated with antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, sedatives, and stimulants. It includes extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome, lithium toxicity, medication adherence, and monitoring of therapeutic response.
Practise Psychopharmacology
40 free Psychopharmacology MCQs from Mental Health Nursing, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Mental Health Nursing questions like this
Mental Health Nursing is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Psychopharmacology questions
Which laboratory result is most important for the nurse to review before administering carbamazepine for bipolar disorder?
A patient taking phenelzine asks which food should be avoided. Which choice should the nurse identify?
A patient prescribed an antidepressant asks when mood improvement is usually expected. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Which statement by a patient taking buspirone shows correct understanding of the treatment?
A patient receives intravenous diazepam for severe agitation and becomes drowsy. Which assessment is the priority?
Which finding best indicates that an antipsychotic is improving a patient's psychotic symptoms?