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16 Cards in this Set
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Administer meds as ordered; assess for effectiveness; reassure client if frightented
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dystonic reactions
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Assess using tool such as AIMS; report occurrence or score increase to physician
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tardive dyskinesia
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Stop all antipsychotic medications; notify physician immediately
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neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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Administer medications as ordered; assess for effectiveness.
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akathisia
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Administer meds as ordered; assess for effectiveness
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extrapyramidal side effects or neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism
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Stop medication; notify physician; protect client from injury during seizure; provide reassurance and privacy for client after seizure
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seizures
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Caution about activities requiring client to be fully alert such as driving a car.
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sedation
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Caution client to avoid sun exposure; advise client when in the sun, to wear protective clothing and sun-blocking lotion
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photosensitivity
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Encourage balanced diet with controlled portions and regular exercise; focus on minimizing gain
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weight gain
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Use ice chips or hard candy for relief.
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dry mouth
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Name anticholinergic symptoms. (5)
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dry mouth
blurred vision constipation urinary retention orthostatic hypotension |
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Use ice chips or hard candy for relief
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dry mouth
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Assess side effect, which should improve with time; report to physician if no improvement
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blurred vision
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Increase fluid and dietary fiber intake; client may need a stool softener if unrelieved
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constipation
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Instruct client to report any frequency or burning with urination; report to physician if no improvement over time.
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urinary retention
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Instruct client to rise slowly from sitting or lying position; wait to ambulate until no longer dizzy or light-headed
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orthostatic hypotension
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