Asked by Kiley Ardison on Jun 19, 2024
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An acutely violent patient diagnosed with schizophrenia receives several doses of haloperidol (Haldol) . Two hours later the nurse notices the patient's head rotated to one side in a stiffly fixed position; the lower jaw is thrust forward, and the patient is drooling. Which intervention by the nurse is indicated?
A) Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg IM from the PRN medication administration record.
B) Reassure the patient that the symptoms will subside. Practice relaxation exercises with the patient.
C) Give trihexyphenidyl (Artane) 5 mg orally at the next regularly scheduled medication administration time.
D) Administer atropine sulfate 2 mg subcutaneously from the PRN medication administration record.
Acute Dystonic Reaction
A sudden, severe involuntary muscle contraction, often a side effect of certain psychiatric medications.
Diphenhydramine
An antihistamine drug used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold, as well as for inducing sleep.
Haloperidol
An antipsychotic medication used to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions by altering the effects of chemicals in the brain.
- Gain insight into the side reactions and management strategies for antipsychotic medications.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the side reactions and management strategies for antipsychotic medications.
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