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Antipsychotic Adverse Reactions
The PMHNP is called to the emergency department to evaluate a patient with an acute onset mental status change. The patient has a long history of schizophrenia and has been managed on a variety of antipsychotic therapies that have had some success, but the patient has not ever really achieved goal remission. Most recently he was started on a first generation antipsychotic along with benztropine (Cogentin). Today the patient is in the ED with confusion and muscle stiffness.
Which of the following represents anticipated vital signs?
A. T 103.5o F, P 54 bpm, RR 24 bpm, BP 150/100 mm Hg
B. T…
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