NURS 402 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

NURS 402 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS


◉ 2nd gen antipsychotic target. Answer: positive and negative s/s


◉ what was the first antipsychotic med and what can it also help with.
Answer: thorazine, can help with nausea


◉ What antipsychotic is most potent. Answer: haloperidol
-more likely to have EPS


◉ 1st gen antipsychotics MOA. Answer: blocks dopamine


◉ Antipsychotics SE. Answer: anticholinergic side effects
EPS-dystonia, akathisia
tardive dyskinesia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome


◉ anticholinergic effects. Answer: constipation
dry mouth
interventions: nasal spray, candies, fiber and water

, ◉ extrapyramidal SE. Answer: Parkinsonism
dystonia
akathisia
tardive dyskinesia- tongue smacking


◉ if patient has EPS what med should you give. Answer: cogentin,
artane, or Benadryl


◉ tardive dyskinesia. Answer: involuntary movements of the facial
muscles, tongue, and limbs


◉ Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. Answer: muscular rigidity,
dystonia, increase pulse and BP
sweating
-think of someone getting very angry (clenched fists, increased bp, hr
and sweating)


◉ who is most at risk for anticholinergic toxicity. Answer: elderly


◉ Risperidone and Olazapine SE. Answer: hyperprolactemia,
hyperglycemia, sedation, weight gain