A patient is receiving large doses of chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and begins to exhibit extrapy-ramidal signs of involuntary muscle movement. Which classification of drugs should the nurse anticipate will be added to the patient's protocol?
a. Antiparkinsonian
b. Antihypertensive
c. Anticonvulsant
d. Antiemetic
A
Antiparkinsonian drugs will control the muscle movement and drooling that are the major signs of neuroleptic toxicity.
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a. Blood pressure is measured on the right arm. b. Blood pressure is measured on the left arm. c. She decides which arm to use. d. You use the arm that is easiest to reach.
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When planning interventions in the immediate hours after birth the nurse recognizes the need to provide an injection of which of the following to manage bacteria in the intestinal tract?
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