Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics ( 11 Questions)
A nurse is discussing the adverse effects of antipsychotic medications with a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Choice A is wrong because antipsychotic medications do have adverse effects, such as extrapyramidal effects, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and agranulocytosis.
Choice B is wrong because antipsychotic medications can have more than mild adverse effects, such as drowsiness. Some of the adverse effects can be serious and life-threatening, such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Antipsychotic medications can cause various adverse effects depending on the type and dose of the medication. This statement indicates that the client understands that antipsychotic drugs are not free of side effects and that they may vary in severity and type.
Choice D is wrong because antipsychotic medications do not only cause serious adverse effects. Some of the adverse effects can be mild and manageable, such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation.
Antipsychotic medications can cause various adverse effects depending on the type and dose of the medication. This statement indicates that the client understands that antipsychotic drugs are not free of side effects and that they may vary in severity and type.
Choice A is wrong because antipsychotic medications do have adverse effects, such as extrapyramidal effects, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and agranulocytosis.
Choice B is wrong because antipsychotic medications can have more than mild adverse effects, such as drowsiness. Some of the adverse effects can be serious and life-threatening, such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Choice D is wrong because antipsychotic medications do not only cause serious adverse effects. Some of the adverse effects can be mild and manageable, such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation.
Normal ranges for blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and white blood cell count are:
• Blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg
• Pulse: 60-100 beats per minute
• Temperature: 36.5-37.5°C (97.7-99.5°F)
• White blood cell count: 4.5-11 x 10^9/L