MH nursing : antipsychotic

Which of the following is a common side effect of typical antipsychotic drugs?

• Weight loss

• Bradycardia

• Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)

• Hyperactivity

Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by antipsychotic medications?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Acetylcholine

• Norepinephrine

A nurse must monitor for which potentially life-threatening side effect in patients taking antipsychotics?

• Drowsiness

• Tardive dyskinesia

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

• Constipation

Risperidone belongs to which class of antipsychotics?

• Typical

• First-generation
  

• Atypical

• Tricyclic

What is the priority nursing action if a patient develops muscle rigidity, high fever, and confusion while on haloperidol?

• Give analgesics

• Offer fluids

• Hold the medication and notify the physician

• Encourage rest

Tardive dyskinesia is best described as:

• Tremors and muscle stiffness

• Uncontrollable chewing and tongue movements

• Sudden drop in blood pressure

• Sudden fever and confusion

Atypical antipsychotics are preferred over typical because

• Are less expensive

• Do not cause weight gain

• Have lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects

• Can be taken without prescriptions

Akathisia is best described as:

• Involuntary facial movements

• Muscle rigidity

• Restlessness and inability to sit still

• Shuffling gait