One way to suppress the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia is to:
A. increase the dose of the antipsychotic drug.
B. administer supportive therapy.
C. completely discontinue the use of the antipsychotic drug.
D. taper the dose of the antipsychotic drug.
Answer: A
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1. 1600 units/d, which is lower than the normal daily range 2. 38,400 units/d, which is within the normal daily range 3. 38,400 units/d, which is not within the normal daily range 4. 1600 units/d, which is higher than the normal daily range
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Which of these terms describes a client who is in shock resulting from vasodilation and abnormal fluid distribution within the circulatory system?
a. distributive c. hypovolemic b. cardiogenic d. obstructive