Home » NCLEX » NCLEX-RN » On assessment, the nurse learns that a chronic paranoid schizophrenic has been taking "the blue pill" (haloperidol) in the morning and evening, and "the white pill" (benztropine) right before bedtime. The nurse might suggest to the client that she try:
On assessment, the nurse learns that a chronic paranoid schizophrenic has been taking "the blue pill" (haloperidol) in the morning and evening, and "the white pill" (benztropine) right before bedtime. The nurse might suggest to the client that she try:
A. Doubling the daily dose of benztropine
B. Decreasing the haloperidol dosage for a few days
C. Taking the benztropine in the morning
D. Taking her medication with food or milk
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) Suggesting that a client increase a medication dosage is an inappropriate (and illegal) nursing action. This action requires a physician’s order. (B) To suggest that a client decrease a medication dosage is an inappropriate (and illegal) nursing action. This action requires a physician’s order. (C) This response is an appropriate independent nursing action. Because motorrestlessness can also be a side effect of cogentin, the nurse may suggest that the client try taking the drug early in the day rather than at bedtime. (D) Certain medications can cause gastric irritation and may be taken with food or milk to prevent this side effect.
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