Psychotic Disorders no. 4099

Psychotic Disorders no. 4099

QUESTION: Which of the following is one of the advantages of the newer antipsychotic medication risperidone (Risperdal)?

✘O a.) The absence of anticholinergic effects
✓O b.) A lower incidence of extrapyramidal effects
✘O c.) Photosensitivity and sedation
✘O d.) No incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Risperdal has a lower incidence of extrapyramidal effects than do the typical antipsychotics. Risperdal does produce anticholinergic effects, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome can occur. Photosensitivity isn't an advantage.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Assessment
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis