patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Na

A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to: a. not taking the drug as prescribed. b. activation of serotonin receptors. c. development of tolerance to the drug. d. an expected illness-exacerbation cycle. - Answer-A When assessing for a positive outcome to drug therapy with fluphenazine (Prolixin), the nurse would look primarily for improvement in: a. hallucinations. b. range of affect. c. personal hygiene. d. social interactions. - Answer-A A patient receiving a traditional high-potency antipsychotic medication should be closely monitored for: a. adrenergic effects. b. extrapyramidal side effec