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6 years ago
A client prescribed antipsychotic medication for chronic schizophrenia abruptly stops taking the medication and is in the emergency department. Which findings does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client?
 
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  1. Nausea
  2. Sweating
  3. Vomiting
  4. Salivation
  5. Paralysis
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6 years ago
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Abrupt cessation of some antipsychotic medication can cause serious withdrawal symptoms, including nausea.
Rationale 2: Abrupt cessation of some antipsychotic medication can cause serious withdrawal symptoms, including sweating.
Rationale 3: Abrupt cessation of some antipsychotic medication can cause serious withdrawal symptoms, including vomiting.
Rationale 4: Abrupt cessation of some antipsychotic medication can cause serious withdrawal symptoms, including salivation.
Rationale 5: Paralysis is not a symptom of withdrawal from antipsychotic medication.
Global Rationale: Abrupt cessation of some antipsychotic medication can cause serious withdrawal symptoms, including nausea, sweating, vomiting, and salivation. Paralysis is not a symptom of withdrawal from antipsychotic medication.
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