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stevenposner

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse is assessing a client receiving antipsychotic medication. She notices that the patient is smacking his lips and has protruding tongue movements. The nurse would document this side effect as which of the following?
 
  A) Akathisia
  B) Tardive dyskinesia
  C) Dystonia
  D) Parkinsonism

Question 2

Extrapyramidal side effects block which of the following neurotransmitters that coordinate involuntary movements?
 
  A) Acetylcholine
  B) Serotonin
  C) Epinephrine
  D) Dopamine


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vkodali

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


stevenposner

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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