A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is acutely disturbed…

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?

A client received maintenance doses of fluphenazine (Prolixi…

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: