Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse is working in the mental health unit and is educating a group of student nurses about atypical antipsychotics. Which statement by one of the student nurses requires further teaching about this class of drugs?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Atypical antipsychotics are associated with tachycardia, not bradycardia, requiring further teaching. Diabetes, weight gain, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome are known risks.