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MirandaLo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse cares for a patient on an antipsychotic drug who develops acute dystonia. Which drug will most likely be prescribed for this reaction?
 
  1. 5-HT3 blocker
  2. Anticholinergic
  3. Neuroleptic
  4. Tricyclic

Question 2

For how long after an acute episode of psychosis should a nurse expect a patient to take an antipsychotic medication?
 
  1. At least 12 months
  2. Life
  3. 2 weeks
  4. 6 months


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lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1


MirandaLo

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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