When Developing a Care Plan for Ms

question 6

Multiple Choice

When developing a care plan for Ms. Smith, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and is receiving haloperidol, which of the following medications would Nurse Janet expect to administer if the patient developed extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) ?

• A)Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
• B)Paroxetine (Paxil)
• C)Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
• D)Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

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Prefrontal Cortex

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