RNSG 2213

1. The nurse finds the bathroom with feces and urine on the floor  Infection control 2. Pt with history of alcohol is admitted to the hospital stating he feels bugs crawling on his legs  Ativan 3. Pt taking his medication complains of chest pain  Obtain blood pressure 4. Student with anorexia wants to work in the cafeteria  Direct student to receptionist office 5. Pt taking antipsychotic medications. What else should the nurse stop giving  Cogentin 6. An alcoholic Patien...

 Typical or 1st Generation Developed in 1950; used less often in pts Reduce agitation/violent behavior Block dopamine receptors Little effect on negative symptoms Extrapyramidal side effects (very common on this one)  Tardive dyskinesia – repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements Maintenance dosages to prevent relapse Drugs:  Perphenazine (Trilafon)  Pimozide (Orap)

1. The nurse finds the bathroom with feces and urine on the floor  Infection control 2. Pt with history of alcohol is admitted to the hospital stating he feels bugs crawling on his legs  Ativan 3. Pt taking his medication complains of chest pain  Obtain blood pressure 4. Student with anorexia wants to work in the cafeteria  Direct student to receptionist office 5. Pt taking antipsychotic medications. What else should the nurse stop giving  Cogentin 6. An alcoholic Patien...