Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing the medications for all assigned clients on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse anticipates assessing for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) in clients taking which antipsychotic medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Haloperidol (Haldol), a conventional antipsychotic, has a high probability of causing EPS.