A client is receiving chlorpromazine HCl. The nurse understands that this medication is classified as a/an:
a. antiemetic. c. antihistamine.
b. neuroleptic. d. anticholinergic.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not chlorpromazine HCl's classification.
B Correct: Chlorpromazine HCl is a neuroleptic agent.
C Incorrect: This is not chlorpromazine HCl's classification.
D Incorrect: This is not chlorpromazine HCl's classification.
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