A family member of a patient who has been taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) for 3 months calls to report that the patient is exhibiting agitation and restlessness
The nurse learns that the patient's delusional thinking and hallucinations have stopped since taking the medication. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Reassure the family member that tolerance to these side effects will subside over time.
b. Remind the family member that complete drug effects may not occur for several more weeks.
c. Suggest that the family member contact the provider to discuss an order for a benzodiazepine.
d. Tell the family member to withhold the medication and notify the patient's provider.
ANS: C
The patient is exhibiting signs of akathisia and should receive a benzodiazepine. Patients usually do not experience tolerance to these drug side effects. The patient is experiencing resolution of symptoms. Discontinuing antipsychotics abruptly may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
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