Author Question: Which adverse effect(s) may occur as a result of antipsychotic drug therapy? (Select all that ... (Read 78 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which adverse effect(s) may occur as a result of antipsychotic drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)

a. Acute dystonia
b. Akathisia
c. Weight loss
d. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
e. Hypoglycemia
f. Tardive dyskinesia

Question 2

Which sign(s) and symptom(s) may occur in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

a. Fever
b. Hypertension
c. Severe extrapyramidal symptoms
d. Alterations in consciousness
e. Bradycardia

macagn · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, F
Antipsychotic drugs can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome and motor dysfunctions such as dystonia, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. Antipsychotic drugs may cause weight gain and hyperglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Fever, severe extrapyramidal symptoms, hypertension, and alterations in consciousness (such as stupor, mutism, and coma) are characteristic of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Bradycardia is not a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.