Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Valbenazine. Valbenazine is a medication used to treat tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of antipsychotic medications like fluphenazine. Valbenazine works by reducing the involuntary movements associated with tardive dyskinesia. Diphenhydramine (Choice B) is an antihistamine that may help with symptoms but is not specifically indicated for tardive dyskinesia. Naloxone (Choice C) is used to reverse opioid overdose, not for tardive dyskinesia. Fluoxetine (Choice D) is an antidepressant and not typically used for treating tardive dyskinesia.