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Title: A patient has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 2 years. Which of the following symptoms ... Post by: azt3cqu33n on Jan 24, 2018 A patient has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 2 years. Which of the following symptoms would lead the health care provider making a home visit to immediately call the pre-scriber?
a. Dry mouth and constipation b. Dizziness upon standing c. Sunburn after being out-of-doors for 30 minutes d. Lip smacking and excessive tongue movements Title: A patient has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 2 years. Which of the following symptoms ... Post by: liuyihan on Jan 24, 2018 ANS: D
Lip smacking and excessive tongue movements are signs of tardive dyskinesia, an adverse effect of antipsychotic drug therapy. The drug should immediately be discontinued if this occurs. |