A patient with schizophrenia has taken fluphenazine (Prolixin) 5 mg orally twice daily for 3 weeks. The nurse now assesses a shuffling propulsive gait, a masklike face, and drooling. Which term applies to these symptoms?
a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
b. Hepatocellular effects
c. Pseudoparkinsonism
d. Akathisia
ANS: C
Pseudoparkinsonism induced by antipsychotic medication mimics the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It frequently appears within the first month of treatment. Hepatocellular effects would produce abnormal liver test results. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is characterized by autonomic instability. Akathisia produces motor restlessness.
You might also like to view...
__________ refers to a vague, uneasy feeling of uncertainty and helplessness
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The goal of setting limits for adolescents is to
1. teach discipline. 2. encourage submission. 3. encourage responsibility. 4. provide rules and regulations.
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone surgery. When the client regains consciousness, the nurse will give the physician a telephone update on the client's health status. What care should the nurse take when taking orders by telephone?
A) Record the drug order on the client's medical record. B) Use the abbreviation "V.O." at the end of the order. C) Write out numbers in words rather than numerals to avoid misinterpretation. D) Leave space after the order for the prescriber's signature.
An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurs when a nurse:
a. asks a family to share information about a patient's prehospitalization behavior. b. discusses the patient's history with other staff members during care planning. c. documents the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization. d. releases information to the patient's employer without consent.