Direct the client to see the provider for medication to address these side effects Show
Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia include tongue protrusion, lip smacking, chewing, blinking, grimacing, choreiform movements of limbs and trunk, and foot tapping. Primary prevention of tardive dyskinesia is achieved by using the lowest effective dose of a neuroleptic for the shortest time. However, with diseases of chronic psychosis such as schizophrenia, this strategy must be balanced with the fact that increased dosages are more beneficial in preventing recurrence of psychosis. If tardive dyskinesia is diagnosed, the causative drug should be discontinued. Blurred vision is a common adverse reaction of antipsychotic drugs and usually disappears after a few weeks of therapy. Restlessness is associated with akathisia. Sudden fever is a symptom of a malignant neurological disorder. The prescribing provider will make appropriate changes to meet the client's need. Clients should not ignore such symptoms, or adjust their own medication dosage. Which instruction should the nurse include in client education about pancrelipase?Do not hold the pill in your mouth. Pancrelipase can irritate the inside of your mouth. If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open it and mix the medicine with applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing.
Which medication should the nurse caution the client about taking while receiving an opioid analgesic?It's important to note that opioid analgesics should not be used in combination with other CNS depressants like alcohol, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines, since their additive effect can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and even death.
Which action should the practical nurse implement when administering a buccal medication?Buccal and Sublingual Route of Administration
Place the buccal medication in the buccal pouch and the sublingual medication under the client's tongue. Instruct the client to not chew or swallow the medication but, instead, to leave the drug in its position until it is completely dissolved.
Which common side effect should the nurse alert a female client about when medroxyprogesterone is prescribed?Nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, change in vaginal discharge, mood swings, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or weight gain/loss may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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