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kellyjaisingh

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient has been taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for the past 2 weeks. He drools, has hand tremors, and walks with a shuffling gait. The nurse would correctly attribute these behaviors to:
 
  a. Akinesia
  b. Tardive dyskinesia
  c. Pseudoparkinsonism
  d. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 2

What intervention will the nurse request for a patient reporting gastrointestinal side ef-fects related to valproate therapy?
 
  a. Mild laxative
  b. Low-fat diet
  c. Oral antacid
  d. Histamine-2 antagonist


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SamMuagrove

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
These are symptoms of pseudoparkinsonism associated with dopamine blockade. Tardive dyskinesia occurs after long-term therapy. The remaining options are not associated with the symptoms mentioned.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Indigestion, heartburn, and nausea are common side effects of valproate therapy. The admin-istration of a histamine-2 antagonist such as famotidine (Pepcid) is sometimes helpful. The other options would have no impact on the complaint.


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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