Psychotic Disorders no. 4070

Psychotic Disorders no. 4070

QUESTION: The nurse must administer a medication to reverse or prevent Parkinson-type symptoms in a client receiving an antipsychotic. The medication the client will likely receive is:

✓O a.) Benztropine (Cogentin).
✘O b.) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
✘O c.) Propranolol (Inderal).
✘O d.) Haloperidol (Haldol).

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Benztropine, trihexyphenidyl, or amantadine are prescribed for a client with Parkinson-type symptoms. Diphenhydramine provides rapid relief for dystonia. Propranolol relieves akathisia. Haloperidol can cause Parkinson-type symptoms.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Implementation
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis