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6 Cards in this Set
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Agranulocytosis
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CH:
Sore throat, fever, chills malaise, Decreased WBC NI: Monitor Teach |
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Pseudo-parkinsonism |
CH:
Rigidity, shuffling gait, pill rolling, hand movement (cog Wheel), tremors, dyskinesia, mask like face, drooling NI: Administer anticholinergic meds, ie. Artane, Benedryl, Cogentin |
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Akathisia |
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Uncontrolled movements, restlessness, agitation, pacing (sensation m/b all internal) NI: Rule out anxiety; adjust dosage of psychotropic or change to diff. med Tx w/Inderal or a benzodiazepine |
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Dystonia |
CH:
acute muscle rigidity occurs within 1-2 days after initiation of treatment Limb and neck spasms, arching back uncoordinated ,jerky movements, difficulty speaking and swallowing, rigidity and muscle spasms NI: Emergency treatment w IM anticholinergic such as Cogentin or Bendryl Have emergency respiratory equipment available Give reassurance |
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Tardive Dyskinesia |
CH:
Involuntary tongue thrusting and lip smacking movements, blinking, grimacing, involuntary movement of upper or lower extremities or trunk Permanent and irreversible if not caught early NI: Anti-parkinson drugs will not decrease the sx; need to stop the drug or decrease the dose AIMS assessment q3-6 months; teach P/F to report sx early keep dose as low as possible |
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Orthostatic hypotension |
CH:
Dizziness, lightheadedness |
