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Title: A patient who takes haloperidol (Haldol) for a diagnosis of schizophrenia has a dystonic reaction ... Post by: Tylerkennett on Jan 21, 2018 A patient who takes haloperidol (Haldol) for a diagnosis of schizophrenia has a dystonic reaction
Benztropine (Cogentin) 2 mg is given intramuscularly and then continued orally twice daily. Three days later, the patient has fever, disorientation, and tachycardia. Select the best analysis of this scenario. a. Tardive dyskinesia has emerged. b. Benztropine toxicity has developed. c. Extrapyramidal symptoms have returned. d. Dopaminergic benztropine effects have exacerbated the psychosis. Title: A patient who takes haloperidol (Haldol) for a diagnosis of schizophrenia has a dystonic reaction ... Post by: Mac_17 on Jan 21, 2018 B
CNS hyperstimulation from anticholinergics causes fever, disorientation, excitement, agitation, delirium, and hallucinations as well as cardiovascular, urinary, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Collectively, these findings indicate anticholinergic toxicity. The symptoms described in the scenario do not accurately reflect any of the other options. |