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Extrapyramidal symptoms are a side effect of perphenazine (Trilafon). The nurse should assess and observe for which sign of akathisia?
 
  a. Restlessness and constant moving about
  b. Facial grimacing
  c. Chewing motion
  d. Involuntary eye movement

Question 2

A client is experiencing severe EPS effects. In addition to administering a lower dose of the antipsychotic agents, the nurse would anticipate administering a medication in which category?
 
  a. Cholinergics
  b. Anticholinergics
  c. Antidepressants
  d. Dopamine agonists


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

ANS: A
Akathisia is described as restless, agitated movement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Anticholinergics, such as benztropine (Cogentin), are used to decrease the EPS effects associated with antipsychotic medications.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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