What is a common side effect for which the nurse must monitor during administration of both phenothiazine and non-phenothiazine medications?
a. Hypertension
b. Renal failure
c. Increase in number of white blood cells
d. Extrapyramidal symptoms
ANS: D
These medications are known for their extrapyramidal symptoms.
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The nurse is reviewing a new prescription for propranolol (Inderal) for a patient with coronary heart disease (CHD). The nurse should call the physician and question this prescription if the patient's history includes what information?
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