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bobthebuilder

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Which adverse effect(s) may occur as a result of antipsychotic drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Acute dystonia
  b. Akathisia
  c. Weight loss
  d. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  e. Hypoglycemia
  f. Tardive dyskinesia

Question 2

Which sign(s) and symptom(s) may occur in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Fever
  b. Hypertension
  c. Severe extrapyramidal symptoms
  d. Alterations in consciousness
  e. Bradycardia



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, F
Antipsychotic drugs can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome and motor dysfunctions such as dystonia, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. Antipsychotic drugs may cause weight gain and hyperglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Fever, severe extrapyramidal symptoms, hypertension, and alterations in consciousness (such as stupor, mutism, and coma) are characteristic of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Bradycardia is not a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.




bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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