ATI Mental Health Quiz

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A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has paranoid schizophrenia and suddenly becomes angry and uncontrollably violent toward staff. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

A. Paroxetine hydrochloride B. Haloperidol C. Lithium carbonate D. Propranolol

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Haloperidol. Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic medication commonly used to manage acute episodes of aggression and agitation in clients with schizophrenia. It helps to reduce psychotic symptoms and aggressive behaviors by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. Paroxetine hydrochloride (
A) is an SSRI used for depression and anxiety, not acute aggression. Lithium carbonate (
C) is a mood stabilizer primarily used for bipolar disorder. Propranolol (
D) is a beta-blocker used for anxiety and high blood pressure, not for managing acute aggression in schizophrenia.

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