Which statements are true regarding chlorpromazine (Thorazine)? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Many clients overdose on this medication.
2. This drug does not cause physical dependence.
3. Anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, postural hypotension, and urinary retention are common.
4. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) has a wide safety margin between a therapeutic and a lethal dose.
5. This drug will cause psychological dependence.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Many clients overdose on this medication is incorrect because there is a wide safety margin, and death due to overdose is highly unlikely.
Rationale 2: Antipsychotic drugs do not cause physical dependence.
Rationale 3: Anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, postural hypotension, and urinary retention are common.
Rationale 4: Antipsychotic drugs have a wide safety margin between a therapeutic and a lethal dose; deaths due to overdoses of antipsychotic drugs are uncommon.
Rationale 5: Antipsychotic drugs do not cause psychological dependence is incorrect.
Global Rationale: Antipsychotic drugs do not cause physical dependence. Anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, postural hypotension, and urinary retention are common.They also have a wide safety margin between a therapeutic and a lethal dose; deaths due to overdoses of antipsychotic drugs are uncommon. Many clients overdose on this medication is incorrect because there is a wide safety margin, and death due to overdose is highly unlikely. Antipsychotic drugs do not psychological dependence is incorrect.
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