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When a Patient for Whom Haloperidol Has Been Prescribed Tells

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When a patient for whom haloperidol has been prescribed tells the nurse,"I'm burning up and my muscles are stiff and sore," the nurse suspects neuromuscular malignant syndrome and recognizes the possibility that the physician may order:


Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands in the body that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, affecting physical functions and behavior.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of a body, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing waste products.

Parathyroid

Small glands located in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates the body's calcium levels.

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