Asked by Jacob Kling on Jun 20, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is acutely disturbed and violent. After several doses of haloperidol (Haldol) , the patient is calm. Two hours later the nurse sees the patient's head rotated to one side in a stiff position; the lower jaw is thrust forward, and the patient is drooling. Which problem is most likely?
A) Acute dystonic reaction
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Waxy flexibility
D) Akathisia
Acute Dystonic Reaction
A sudden, involuntary muscle contraction, often a side effect of certain medications, leading to abnormal postures or movements.
Haloperidol
An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and to control tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's syndrome.
Tardive Dyskinesia
A neurological disorder resulting in involuntary, repetitive body movements due to long-term antipsychotic medication use.
- Become familiar with the negative effects and administration of antipsychotic treatments.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the negative effects and administration of antipsychotic treatments.
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