A client was admitted for psychosis and aggressive behavior. The client has been noncompliant with the antipsychotic medication because the client says it makes the client's jaw tight and neck stiff
The client is becoming increasingly agitated and needs a quick-acting medication. Which medication would the nurse expect to give? 1. Benztropine (Cogentin)
2. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
3. Risperidone (Risperdal)
4. Zolpidem (Ambien)
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Rationale: An antipsychotic is the treatment for acute agitation. Zolpidem and benztropine are not antipsychotics. Given the client's prior symptoms of dystonia, it would be appropriate to try an atypical antipsychotic (risperidone) over the conventional (fluphenazine).
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