A patient has been administered chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for many years to treat his psychotic disorder. He has recently developed extrapyramidal symptoms related to long-term administration of chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Which of the following medications can be administered to assist in relieving these symptoms?
A) Benztropine (Cogentin)
B) Darifenacin (Enablex)
C) Trihexyphenidyl (Trihexy)
D) Trospium chloride (Sanctura)
C
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1. The only causes for psychosis are schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. 2. Psychotic symptoms are only seen in clients with schizoaffective disorder. 3. Psychosis-like symptoms can be caused by a brain tumor, infection, cocaine use, and schizophrenia. 4. Psychotic symptoms are only seen in clients with schizophrenia.
The twenty-first century has brought new concerns for nurses about ways to improve the health of the American people. They include
1. Bioterrorism and global health threats 2. Delivery of individual care and hygiene 3. The need for increased hospital and acute care 4. The same problems that existed before with many added
After receiving varicella virus vaccine, children should temporarily be kept away from:
1. school. 2. siblings. 3. relatives over age 65. 4. pregnant women.
What reflects the highest resistance or maximum pressure when the heart contracts??
A) Systolic blood pressure B) Polarization C) Pulse pressure D) Diastolic blood pressure