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    ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Cohert 6 Mid term Remidiation Cloned Assessment 1 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reviewing the medication administration records of a group of clients who have been newly admitted to a long-term care facility.Which of the following clients should the nurse monitor for extrapyramidal symptoms?.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale:Antipsychotic medications can cause extrapyramidal symptoms, which include involuntary muscle contractions and tremors.Choice B rationale:Insulin, used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, does not typically cause extrapyramidal symptoms.Choice C rationale:Pancreatic enzymes, used to treat chronic pancreatitis, are not associated with extrapyramidal symptoms.Choice D rationale:Beta-adrenergic blockers, used to treat hypertension, do not typically cause extrapyramidal symptoms.So, the correct answer is A, A client who has schizophrenia and is taking an antipsychotic medication.

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