A patient on chlorpromazine is feeling better and decides they no longer need their medication. The nurse teaches the patient that abrupt withdrawal of a typical antipsychotic medication can result in what?
A) Insomnia
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Somnolence
D) Constipation
A
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Sudden withdrawal can cause cholinergic effects such as diarrhea, gastritis, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, arrhythmias, drooling, and insomnia. Abrupt withdrawal of a typical antipsychotic generally does not cause tardive dyskinesia, somnolence, or constipation.
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