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To identify metabolic syndrome in a patient on atypical antipsychotic treatment regimen, these 3 conditions must be present except:

A physician prescribes an additional medication for a client taking an antipsychotic agent. The medication is to be administered “prn for EPS.” When will the nurse plan to give this medication?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is acutely disturbed and violent. After several doses of haloperidol (Haldol), the patient is calm. Two hours later the nurse sees the patient’s head rotated to one side in a stiff position; the lower jaw is thrust forward, and the patient is drooling. Which problem is most likely?

The psych tech documents that a client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing anticholinergic side effects from long-term use of thioridazine (Mellaril). Which symptoms did the psych tech document?

A client received maintenance doses of fluphenazine (Prolixin) 10 mg PO daily for 1.5 years. The psych tech working with the clinic notices the client is grimacing and seems to be constantly smacking her lips. Her neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion. The nurse should suspect the presence of:  

A client with schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, is receiving a typical antipsychotic/neuroleptic. The nurse would assess for which extrapyramidal effects?

A young adult client with schizophrenia is prescribed haloperidol. When the nurse administers the medication, the client asks, “What’s this for?” Which response by the nurse is correct?

The psych tech is discussing the side effects experienced by a female client taking antipsychotic medications. The client states, “I haven’t had a period in 4 months.” Which client teaching should the psych tech include in the plan of care?

A client with schizophrenia who has received chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 200 mg PO 4 times daily for 3 weeks has symptoms of a shuffling gait, masklike face, and drooling. Which of the following conditions has developed in this patient?  

A client with schizophrenia is started on a regimen of chlorpromazine. After a shuffling gait, tremors, and some rigidity develop, benztropine mesylate is prescribed. Which characteristics do these medications share?