Question

D. They have shorter half-lives. QUESTION 10 Which vital sign should be monitored during antipsychotic therapy? A. Pulse for bradycardia. B.02 saturation for hypoxia. C. Blood pressure for hypotension. D. All of the above. QUESTION 11 Which of the following is an anticholinergic side effect? A. Blurred vision B. Dry mouth C. Tachycardia D. All of the above QUESTION 12 A client receiving an antipsychotic develops extrapyramidal symptoms. What medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescrbed to treat this problem? A. SSRI B. Sedative C. Barbiturate D. Anticholinergic Save All Ar

Answer 1

Ans) 10) C. Blood pressure for hypotension

Explaination:

Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotics. Adrenergic blockade may result in number of risks, such as syncope, falls, fractures, increased anginal episodes, and orthostatic hypotension. The agents that most commonly cause hypotension include clozapine, quetiapine, and risperidone.

11) D. All of the above

Explaination:

Anticholinergic side effects:

- drowsiness or sedation.
blurred vision.
dizziness.
urinary retention.
confusion or delirium.
hallucinations.
increased heart rate.
dry mouth.

12) D. Anticholinergic

Explaination:

- Commonly used medications for EPS are anticholinergic agents such as Procyclidine, benztropine (Cogentin), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Another common course of treatment includes dopamine agonist agents such as pramipexole.