A client has been receiving chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine). When the n

Question

A client has been receiving chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine). When the nurse checks on the client, the client is restless, unable to sut still and complains of insomnia and fine tremors of her hands. The nurse knows that these symptoms are

a). A side effect of the medication that she will tolerate better as time passes

b). The reason she is receiving this medication

c). Exrapyramidal side effects resulting from this medication

d). An indication that the dosage of the medication needs to be increased

Explanation / Answer

The Correct answer is option C that is Exapyramidal side effects resulting from medicine.

A is wrong because the dosage of the drug needs to be decreased.

B is wrong because it is an anti psychotic medication.

D is wrong because dosage do not need to be increased, it should be decreased.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse A
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.