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jon_i

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A patient being medicated with haloperidol for over 4 weeks has started to display symptoms of involuntary movements of the mouth that resemble chewing. Of the following extrapyramidal adverse reactions, the client is showing signs of:
 
  A.
  Dystonia.
  B.
  Akathisia.
  C.
  Drug-induced Parkinsonism.
  D.
  Tardive dyskinesia.

Question 2

The patient taking lithium should understand that the following could affect fluid and sodium levels and increase the chances of becoming toxic:
 
  A.
  Muscle weakness.
  B.
  Lithium level of 0.7.
  C.
  Dehydration.
  D.
  Hypertension.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Protrusion of the tongue and movements of the mouth are the common symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Dehydration is a major trigger for lithium toxicity. Monitor the patient's vital signs, and fluid intake and output.




jon_i

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


mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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