Tag Archives: Schizophrenia

OCD THAT IS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER?.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is characterized by irrational thoughts, unwanted ideas or impulses that will constantly repeat itself in your mind.A repetitive acts as a means of reducing anxiety or tension. For example repeatedly checking things several times before feeling comfortable to go out or go to sleep. Is the door locked,did I lock the garage …

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31ST CASE SCENARIO (NURSING)SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Questions: (1)Haloperidol(Haldol) 5mg po tid is ordered for patient with Schizophrenia. Two days later the patient complain of tight jaws and a stiff neck.The nurse should recognize that these complain are: Answer: (A)Early Symptoms of extrapyramidol reactions to the medications. (B )That is normal for this patient. (C) None of the above. (D) All of …

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