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).
RATIONALERATIONALE: 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: ImplementationCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapiesCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis