After taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 1 month, a patie…

After taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 1 month, a patient presents to an ED with severe muscle rigidity, tachycardia, and a temperature of 105oF (40.5°C). Which medical diagnosis and treatment should a nurse anticipate when planning care for this patient?

A 16-year-old patient diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum…

A 16-year-old patient diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder experiences command hallucinations to harm others. The patient’s parents ask a nurse, “Where do the voices come from?” Which is the appropriate nursing response based on biological theory?

The nurse is working on a unit with patients diagnosed with…

The nurse is working on a unit with patients diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder where milieu therapy is used. The nurse is aware of the fact that milieu therapy is a good choice for patients with antisocial personality disorder because of which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a patient with depression and anxiet…

The nurse is caring for a patient with depression and anxiety. The physician prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), Fluoxetine (Prozac).  The nurse is aware that which of the following is a primary side effect or adverse reaction of this medication?