Haloperidol (Haldol)has Been Prescribed for an Elderly Client

question 2

Multiple Choice

Haloperidol (Haldol) has been prescribed for an elderly client.What does the nurse expect in regards to the initial dose?

• A)Two times the adult dose
• B)One-half the adult dose
• C)Withheld due to client age
• D)The same as an adult dose

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Definitions:

Primary A1 Component

The initial segment of the auditory cortex that processes basic auditory information.

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting emotional reactions are followed by opposite emotional states; initially applied to psychological explanations of drug addiction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, reflexive reactions to specific stimuli that are not learned, such as jerking your hand away from a hot surface.