ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
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A nurse is taking care of a client who is taking an antipsychotic medication. Assessment findings reveal a stooped posture, shuffling gait with small steps, and tremor.
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Based on the nursing assessment, the client is most likely experiencing ---------------- due to the antipsychotic drug --------------------
Akathisia |
Pseudoparkinsonism |
Blocking the dopamine receptors |
Tardive dyskinesia |
Correct Answer: B,C
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The correct answer is B,C. Pseudoparkinsonism can occur as a side effect of antipsychotic drugs due to blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. This leads to symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. Tardive dyskinesia, option D, is a movement disorder that can be a side effect of long-term antipsychotic use, but it is not directly related to dopamine receptor blocking. Akathisia, option A, is a condition characterized by restlessness and the inability to sit still, often caused by antipsychotic medications, but it is not directly linked to dopamine receptor blocking.
Therefore, options B and C are the most likely effects based on the client's assessment and drug mechanism.
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