Which side effects should the nurse monitor when a child is taking an antipsychotic medication? (Select all that apply.)

A) Extrapyramidal effects
B) Hypertension
C) Bradycardia
D) Dizziness
E) Seizures

Extrapyramidal Effects

Side effects caused by certain medications, affecting movement control, such as tremors or stiffness, not involving the pyramidal tracts.

Antipsychotic Medication

Drugs used to treat psychiatric conditions, primarily to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Bradycardia

A condition characterized by a slower than normal heart rate, often leading to insufficient blood flow to the body's organs and tissues.