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MH nursing : antipsychotic

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Weight loss

b)

Bradycardia

c)

Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)

d)

Hyperactivity

2.

Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by antipsychotic medications?

a)

Serotonin

b)

Dopamine

c)

Acetylcholine

d)

Norepinephrine

3.

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

a)

Drowsiness

b)

Tardive dyskinesia

c)

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

d)

Constipation

4.

Risperidone belongs to which class of antipsychotics?

a)

Typical

b)

First-generation

c)

Atypical

d)

Tricyclic

5.

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

a)

Give analgesics

b)

Offer fluids

c)

Hold the medication and notify the physician

d)

Encourage rest

6.

Tardive dyskinesia is best described as:

a)

Tremors and muscle stiffness

b)

Uncontrollable chewing and tongue movements

c)

Sudden drop in blood pressure

d)

Sudden fever and confusion

7.

Atypical antipsychotics are preferred over typical because

a)

Are less expensive

b)

Do not cause weight gain

c)

Have lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects

d)

Can be taken without prescriptions

8.

Akathisia is best described as:

a)

Involuntary facial movements

b)

Muscle rigidity

c)

Restlessness and inability to sit still

d)

Shuffling gait