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crazycityslicker

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The client taking an antipsychotic agent complains of dry mouth and nasal congestion. The nurse understands that these manifestations indicate:
 
  a. a toxic response to the medication. c. a hypertensive crisis.
  b. anticholinergic effects. d. extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).

Question 2

A client receiving antipsychotic therapy experiences a paradoxical reaction. The nurse should:
 
  a. change administration to every other day.
  b. change administration to twice per day.
  c. assist the client to a supine position.
  d. hold the next dose and notify the health care provider.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: These do not represent toxicity.
B Correct: These are anticholinergic effects common to antipsychotic medications.
C Incorrect: These do not represent hypertensive crisis.
D Incorrect: These are not EPS.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate nursing action.
D Correct: The health care provider should be notified, so the drug can be discontinued.




crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


shailee

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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