A Client's Medication Regimen Is Being Determined by the Health

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client's medication regimen is being determined by the health care provider.Currently,the medications haloperidol (Haldol) ,a high-potency drug,and chlorpromazine,a low-potency drug,are being considered.Which doses of the medications does the nurse anticipate for this client?

• A)2 mg of chlorpromazine and 2 mg of haloperidol (Haldol).
• B)100 mg of chlorpromazine and 2 mg of haloperidol (Haldol).
• C)100 mg of chlorpromazine and 100 mg of haloperidol (Haldol).
• D)2 mg of chlorpromazine and 100 mg of haloperidol (Haldol).

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