ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Valbenazine. Valbenazine is a medication used to treat tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of antipsychotic medications like fluphenazine. It works by reducing the abnormal movements associated with tardive dyskinesia. Diphenhydramine (choice
A) is an antihistamine and not typically used for tardive dyskinesia. Naloxone (choice
B) is an opioid antagonist used for opioid overdose, not for tardive dyskinesia. Fluoxetine (choice
D) is an antidepressant and not indicated for treating tardive dyskinesia.
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