Question

Antipsychotic drugs can cause extrapyramidal side effects. Which responses does the nurse document as indicating pseudoparkinsonism?

1) Rigidity
2) Tremors
3) Mydriasis
4) Photophobia
5) Bradykinesia

Answer 1

The nurse would document rigidity, tremors, and bradykinesia as indicating pseudoparkinsonism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pseudoparkinsonism is a potential extrapyramidal side effect of antipsychotic drugs. The nurse would document the following responses as indicating pseudoparkinsonism:

1. Rigidity: The loss of muscle flexibility or stiffness.
2. Tremors: Involuntary shaking or trembling.
3. Bradykinesia: Slowness of movement.

Mydriasis (dilated pupils) and photophobia (sensitivity to light) are not typically associated with pseudoparkinsonism.