OMSB Exam OMSB_OEN Topic 3 Question 27 Discussion

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Question #: 27
Topic #: 3

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A client with schizophrenia is placed on chlorpromazine 50 mg PO bid, and Benztropine 2 mg PO bid PRN.

Which of the following nursing assessment findings would indicate a need to administer Benztropine?

AClient is agitated severely

BClient complains of a sore throat

CClient expresses suicidal thoughts

DClient develops muscle spasm and tremors

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Suggested Answer: D

Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication that can cause extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), such as muscle spasms and tremors. Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication often prescribed to manage these side effects.

If a client on chlorpromazine develops muscle spasms and tremors, it indicates EPS, and administering Benztropine would help alleviate these symptoms. The other options, such as severe agitation, sore throat, or suicidal thoughts, are not directly related to the need for Benztropine.

Stahl, S. M. (2013). Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications. Cambridge University Press.

by Cassie at May 05, 2025, 02:21 AM

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Nana

2 days ago

Gotta go with D, my dude. If I was that client, I'd be asking for the Benztropine ASAP to stop those pesky muscle issues.

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Kristian

9 days ago

Oof, D for sure. That client's gonna need some of that Benztropine if they're getting the ol' shakes and twitches.

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Fatima

29 days ago

I don't think so, because agitation is more commonly treated with antipsychotic medications like chlorpromazine.

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Lavonna

1 months ago

D is the correct answer. Muscle spasms and tremors indicate the need for Benztropine to manage extrapyramidal side effects of the antipsychotic medication.

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