NCLEX-RN · Question #625
A client suffering from schizophrenia has been taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 6 months. On one of his follow-up visits to the mental health center, the nurse reports to the physician that he…
The correct answer is B. Lip smacking, chewing, blinking, lateral jaw movements. (A) These symptoms are found in clients with neuroleptic malignant syndrome. (B) These symptoms are found in clients with tardive dyskinesia. (C) These are normal side effects found in clients taking antipsychotic medications. (D) These are also normal side effects found in…
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A client suffering from schizophrenia has been taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 6 months. On one of his follow-up visits to the mental health center, the nurse reports to the physician that he has developed tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following symptoms might she have observed in the client to support this conclusion?
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- AHigh fever, tachycardia, stupor, renal failure
- BLip smacking, chewing, blinking, lateral jaw movements
- CPhotosensitivity, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth
- DConstipation, blurred vision, drowsiness
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(22 responses)- B95% (21)
- C5% (1)
Explanation
(A) These symptoms are found in clients with neuroleptic malignant syndrome. (B) These symptoms are found in clients with tardive dyskinesia. (C) These are normal side effects found in clients taking antipsychotic medications. (D) These are also normal side effects found in clients taking antipsychotic medications.
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