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
RATIONALERATIONALE: 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: AssessmentCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapiesCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis