A young male patient taking an antipsychotic is experiencing an oculogyric crisis. The nurse prepares to administer
a. diphenhydramine.
b. haloperidol.
c. aripiprazole.
d. risperidone.
ANS: A
Acute dystonic reactions may be controlled by intramuscular injections of diphenhydramine. Haloperidol, aripiprazole, and risperidone are not used for dystonic reactions.
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