Performing an act to make up for prior behavior (most commonly seen in children)
A. Undoing
Creating reasonable and acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior
A. Rationalization
Pretending the truth is not reality to manage unpleasant, anxiety-causing thoughts or feelings
A. Denial
Attributing ones unacceptable thoughts and feelings onto another who does not have them
A. Projection
Sudden use of childlike or primitive behaviors that do not correlate with the persons current development
level
A. Regression
Shifting feelings related to an object, person, or situation, to another less threatening object, person, or
situation
A. Displacement
This EPS medication complication manifests itself by symptoms that can include inability to sit still and
possibly by continual pacing and agitation. It is known as ________________?
A. Akathisia
This EPS medication complication manifests itself by symptoms that can include bradykinesia, rigidity,
drooling, shuffling gait, and tremors. It is known as ______________?
A. Pseudoparkinsonism
The manifestations of this EPS medication complication can include severe spasms of the neck, face, and
back. This is a crisis requiring immediate action by the nurse. What is this medication complication known as
__________?
A. Acute Dystonia
This manifestation is a late effect which can require months to years of medication therapy for the
complication to develop. The adverse effect includes involuntary movements of the tongue and face, such as
lip smacking and tongue fasiculations. In some cases, it can include involuntary movements of the arms, legs,
and trunk. What is this late EPS side effect?
A. Tardive Dyskinesia
The manifestation of this adverse effects of antipsychotic medication includes high fever, fluctuating blood
pressure, muscle rigidity, and decreased level of consciousness. It can occur the first week of treatment or any
time thereafter. It is known as __________________?
A. Neuroleptic Maligent Syndrome
The manifestations of this medication complication can include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation,
photophobia, urinary retention, and tachycardia. What is the common medication complication known as?
A. Anticholinergic effects
A. Undoing
Creating reasonable and acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior
A. Rationalization
Pretending the truth is not reality to manage unpleasant, anxiety-causing thoughts or feelings
A. Denial
Attributing ones unacceptable thoughts and feelings onto another who does not have them
A. Projection
Sudden use of childlike or primitive behaviors that do not correlate with the persons current development
level
A. Regression
Shifting feelings related to an object, person, or situation, to another less threatening object, person, or
situation
A. Displacement
This EPS medication complication manifests itself by symptoms that can include inability to sit still and
possibly by continual pacing and agitation. It is known as ________________?
A. Akathisia
This EPS medication complication manifests itself by symptoms that can include bradykinesia, rigidity,
drooling, shuffling gait, and tremors. It is known as ______________?
A. Pseudoparkinsonism
The manifestations of this EPS medication complication can include severe spasms of the neck, face, and
back. This is a crisis requiring immediate action by the nurse. What is this medication complication known as
__________?
A. Acute Dystonia
This manifestation is a late effect which can require months to years of medication therapy for the
complication to develop. The adverse effect includes involuntary movements of the tongue and face, such as
lip smacking and tongue fasiculations. In some cases, it can include involuntary movements of the arms, legs,
and trunk. What is this late EPS side effect?
A. Tardive Dyskinesia
The manifestation of this adverse effects of antipsychotic medication includes high fever, fluctuating blood
pressure, muscle rigidity, and decreased level of consciousness. It can occur the first week of treatment or any
time thereafter. It is known as __________________?
A. Neuroleptic Maligent Syndrome
The manifestations of this medication complication can include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation,
photophobia, urinary retention, and tachycardia. What is the common medication complication known as?
A. Anticholinergic effects
