A Patient Has Schizophrenia and Is Troubled by Negative Symptoms,muscle

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has schizophrenia and is troubled by negative symptoms,muscle stiffness,and motor restlessness.His Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is considering changing the patient's antipsychotic medication,haloperidol (Haldol,a typical or first generation antipsychotic drug) .For planning purposes,which medication can the nurse assume that the APN will probably choose?

• A) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
• B) Clozapine (Clozaril)
• C) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
• D) Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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