A female patient, diagnosed with schizophrenia 6 months ago, is seen in the clinic for a routine follow-up examination. The patient is pacing and unable to sit still. Which adverse reaction to the prescribed medication does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
a. Dystonia
b. Akathisia
c. Tardive dyskinesia
d. Hypertensive crisis
b. Akathisia
Medications used to treat schizophrenia have very specific adverse reactions that the nurse must monitor for and teach the patient. Akathisia presents with sensations of restlessness, pacing, and an inability to sit still. Dystonia is spastic contractions of muscle groups. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements. Hypertensive crisis is not associated with medications used to treat schizophrenia. It is most often associated with M A O Is used to treat depression.
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