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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 52, Psychotropic Medications
Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• How to differentiate the life-threatening conditions of Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).
• The critical nursing interventions and patient teaching required to prevent lithium toxicity.
• Why the black box warning for SSRIs regarding increased suicide risk is a top NCLEX safety priority.
• The key differences in side effect profiles between typical antipsychotics (EPS) and atypical antipsychotics (metabolic syndrome).
• The primary assessment for a patient taking benzodiazepines and the essential antidote for overdose.
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