When describing tardive dyskinesia (TD) associated with the use ...

[joe]

When describing tardive dyskinesia (TD) associated with the use of antipsychotic medication, which of the following would the nurse integrate into the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
 
  A) TD is an early-appearing adverse reaction.
  B) TD involves rhythmic, involuntary movements of the facial structures.
  C) TD is a reversible adverse effect of antipsychotic drugs.
  D) TD is less likely to occur with the use of atypical psychotics.
  E) TD can occur after discontinuation of antipsychotic drug therapy.

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about antipsychotics, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a typical antipsychotic? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Lithium (Eskalith)
  B) Aripiprazole (Abilify)
  C) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
  D) Haloperidol (Haldol)
  E) Fluphenazine (Prolixin)

[izzat]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
TD is a late-appearing reaction that is characterized by rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw and sometimes the extremities. TD is nonreversible, can occur during antipsychotic drug therapy or after discontinuation, and is less likely to occur with the use of atypical antipsychotics.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
Chlorpromazine, haloperidol, and fluphenazine are classified as typical antipsychotics.

[joe]

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[bdobbins]

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