The nurse is teaching a client with social phobia about anxiety ...

[naturalchemist]

The nurse is teaching a client with social phobia about anxiety medications. The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the client states, I know I:
 
  1. Can use other medications.
  2. Can't consume alcohol.
  3. Can stop the medication any time.
  4. Can't drink decaffeinated beverages.

Question 2

The nurse observes a client on an antipsychotic medication and notes a pill-rolling movement of the fingers and a tremor of the extremities. The nurse documents this as what type of side effect?
 
  1. Drug-induced parkinsonism
  2. Dystonia
  3. Anticholinergic effect
  4. Tardive dyskinesia

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Clients should not consume alcohol with most anti-anxiety medications. They should not drink caffeinated beverages, use other medications without physician approval, or stop taking the medication unless directed to do so.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: One form of EPSE is drug-induced parkinsonism characterized by tremors, rigidity, and pill-rolling movements of the fingers. Dystonia is an involuntary tonic muscle contraction. Anticholinergic side effects include blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation. Tardive dyskinesia is involuntary nonrhythmic movements of the mouth, face, etc.