2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The LPN is admitting a client to the unit, and the client has rapidly blinking eyes, a stuck-out tongue, and a distorted posture. Which of these medications is the client most likely taking?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms of rapidly blinking eyes, a protruding tongue, and distorted posture suggest extrapyramidal side effects commonly associated with antipsychotic medications. Haloperidol, a typical antipsychotic, is known for causing such effects, particularly tardive dyskinesia.
Clozapine (A) is an atypical antipsychotic that has a lower incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms. Fluoxetine (B) is an SSRI antidepressant, which does not typically cause these motor symptoms. Ondansetron (C) is an antiemetic used for nausea and vomiting, unrelated to the described symptoms. Thus, the combination of symptoms points specifically to Haloperidol.