Chapter 23 - Antipsychotic

haloperidol

Tourette syndrome

extrapyramidal syndrome

abnormal muscle movement

adverse effect for haloperidol

extrapyramidal effects

tardive dyskinesia

involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities. puckering of the mouth and facial grimacing

prochlorperazine

photosensitivity. sensitive to light

dopamine

primary neurotransmitter in the sympathetic nervous system that deals with pleasure and reward in the brain

antipsychotic drugs uses

schizophrenia bipolar illness agitation

psychosis

spectrum of disorders that affect mood and behavior

A client, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is taking an antipsychotic medication, reports constant thirst, frequent urination, and feeling nauseous. The nurse knows that the client may:

undiagnosed diabetes