During an Admission Assessment,a Nurse Notes That a Client Diagnosed

question 5

Multiple Choice

During an admission assessment,a nurse notes that a client diagnosed with schizophrenia has allergies to penicillin,prochlorperazine (Compazine) ,and bee stings.On the basis of this assessment data,which antipsychotic medication would be contraindicated?

• A) Haloperidol (Haldol), because it is used only in elderly patients
• B) Clozapine (Clozaril), because of a cross-sensitivity to penicillin
• C) Risperidone (Risperdal), because it exacerbates symptoms of depression
• D) Thioridazine (Mellaril), because of cross-sensitivity among phenothiazines