Multiple Choice
A patient receiving risperidone (Risperdal) reports severe muscle stiffness midmorning.During lunch he has difficulty swallowing food and speaking,and when vital signs are taken 30 minutes later,he is noted to be stuporous and diaphoretic,with a temperature of 38.8° C,pulse of 110 beats/min,and blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg.The nurse should suspect _________ and should ______________.
A) neuroleptic malignant syndrome…place him in a cooling blanket and transfer to ICU
B) anticholinergic toxicity…check vital signs and prepare to use a cooling blanket stat
C) relapse of his psychosis…administer PRN antipsychotic drugs and notify his physician
D) agranulocytosis…hold his antipsychotic and draw blood for a complete blood count
Correct Answer:
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