A client with schizophrenia has developed tardive dyskinesia secondary to a psychotropic medication. When a family member ask the nurse if anything can be done to stop the symptoms, the nurse explains:

Question

A)

"The physician will probably order an anticholinergic medication to reduce the symptoms."
B)

"If the antipsychotic medication is stopped, these symptoms are reversible."
C)

"If the lowest effective dose of the medication is given, the symptoms may decrease."
D)

"Another atypical antipsychotic medication will be given that doesn't have these side effects."

Answer 1

C
Explanation:

A)

If the lowest effective dose is given, the symptoms can sometimes be prevented. Giving anticholinergics does not help tardive dyskinesia. It is often irreversible. Changing to another psychotropic medication may stop the progression of the tardive dyskinesia.
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B)

If the lowest effective dose is given, the symptoms can sometimes be prevented. Giving anticholinergics does not help tardive dyskinesia. It is often irreversible. Changing to another psychotropic medication may stop the progression of the tardive dyskinesia.
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C)

If the lowest effective dose is given, the symptoms can sometimes be prevented. Giving anticholinergics does not help tardive dyskinesia. It is often irreversible. Changing to another psychotropic medication may stop the progression of the tardive dyskinesia.
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D)

If the lowest effective dose is given, the symptoms can sometimes be prevented. Giving anticholinergics does not help tardive dyskinesia. It is often irreversible. Changing to another psychotropic medication may stop the progression of the tardive dyskinesia.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation