Psychotic Disorders no. 4082
QUESTION: Hormonal effects of the antipsychotic medications include which of the following?
✓O a.) Retrograde ejaculation and gynecomastia
✘O b.) Dysmenorrhea and increased vaginal bleeding
✘O c.) Polydipsia and dysmenorrhea
✘O d.) Akinesia and dysphasia
RATIONALERATIONALE: Decreased libido, retrograde ejaculation, and gynecomastia are all hormonal effects that can occur with antipsychotic medications. Reassure the client that the effects can be reversed or that changing medication may be possible. Polydipsia, akinesia, and dysphasia aren't hormonal effects.NURSING PROCESS STEP: AssessmentCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapiesCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension
