Question

9. The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home on a typical antipsychotic medication to treat schizophrenia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching

Answer 1

. "I should not drink alcohol while taking this medication."

b. "I should use a heating pad to treat muscle spasms while taking this medication."

c. "I should use sunscreen while taking this medication."

d. "I will need frequent blood tests while taking this medication."

Answer:

b. "I should use a heating pad to treat muscle spasms while taking this medication.

Step-by-step explanation:

Basically, Antipsychotic drug medication increases heat sensitivity of the skin.Therefore when you applied heat pad to your muscle spams, you are increasing the risk of damaging your skin layers. This can cause photosensitivity-like reaction in your skin.This is the chemical reactions in the skin characterised with inflammation of the affected part, rashes, itching, blisters etc.Therefore I will advise you not to apply heat pad rather make use of cold pad.