A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia,who Has Been Taking Antipsychotic Medication

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia,who has been taking antipsychotic medication for the last 5 months,presents in an emergency department (ED) with uncontrollable tongue movements,stiff neck,and difficulty swallowing.The nurse would expect the physician to recognize which condition and implement which treatment?

• A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, treated by discontinuing antipsychotic medications
• B) Agranulocytosis, treated by administration of clozapine (Clozaril)
• C) Extrapyramidal symptoms, treated by administration of benztropine (Cogentin)
• D) Tardive dyskinesia, treated by discontinuing antipsychotic medications

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