Practice Question
A client has a history of schizophrenia, controlled by haloperidol (Haldol). During an assessment, the nurse notes continuous restlessness. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe for this client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Rationale:
🎀Benztropine (Cogentin) is an anticholinergic medication used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), such as restlessness (akathisia), which can be caused by antipsychotic medications like haloperidol.
🎀Fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) is another antipsychotic, but it is unlikely to help with the restlessness caused by haloperidol.
🎀Clozapine (Clozaril) and Olanzapine (Zyprexa) are atypical antipsychotics that could be considered for treatment, but they do not address the immediate symptom of restlessness caused by haloperidol.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4
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