Conventional or first generation antipsychotics have a high incidence of what side effects?

A physician prescribes an additional medication for a client taking an antipsychotic agent. The medication is to be administered “prn for EPS.” When will the nurse plan to give this medication?

A client with schizophrenia who has received chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 200 mg PO 4 times daily for 3 weeks has symptoms of a shuffling gait, masklike face, and drooling. Which of the following conditions has developed in this patient?  

A client prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) 50mg bid has a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury R/T sedation. Which nursing intervention appropriately addresses this client’s problem?

The psych tech is discussing the side effects experienced by a female client taking antipsychotic medications. The client states, “I haven’t had a period in 4 months.” Which client teaching should the psych tech include in the plan of care?

A client with schizophrenia is started on a regimen of chlorpromazine. After a shuffling gait, tremors, and some rigidity develop, benztropine mesylate is prescribed. Which characteristics do these medications share?

A client receiving risperidone (Risperdal) reports severe muscle stiffness mid-morning and has difficulty walking. During lunch he has difficulty swallowing his food and is noted to drool. When vital signs are taken at 4 pm he is noted to be diaphoretic, with a temperature elevation of 104 F, pulse of 110 beats per minute, BP of 150/90 mm Hg. What condition should the psych tech suspect, and what action should be taken?    

Atypical antipsychotics have high incidences of what adverse side effects?

Which atypical antipsychotic medication has the highest potential for a client to experience serious, life threatening side effects?

What type of glass protects the Mona Lisa?