Which statement is true regarding the adverse effects associated with antipsychotic medications?

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Question 1 of 5

Which statement is true regarding the adverse effects associated with antipsychotic medications?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Approximately 90% of all dystonic reactions occur in the first 72 hours of antipsychotic therapy. These symptoms are often frightening and painful. Tardive dyskinesia is present in 20% to 25% of patients and may become irreversible. NMS is not a common adverse effect. Pseudoparkinsonism is not related to Parkinson's disease.

Question 2 of 5

Dystonic reactions, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia are types of which effect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has recently been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A young male patient taking an antipsychotic is experiencing an oculogyric crisis. The nurse prepares to administer:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient admitted to the hospital is exhibiting psychotic behavior. Which sign(s) and/or symptom(s) would support the diagnosis of psychosis? (Select one that does not apply.)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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