WGU Psych - C476: Psychosis Meds, Questions and answers, VERIFIED. Graded A+ 2024 | 24 Pages

For the past year, a pt has received haloperidol (Haldol). The nurse administering the pt's next dose notes a twitch on the right side of the pt's face & tongue movements. Which nursing intervention takes priority? Give haloperidol (Haldol) and benzatropine (Cogentin) 1mg IM prn per order. 2. Assess for other signs of hyperglycemia resulting from the use of haloperidol. 3. Check the pt's temperature and assess for mental status. 4. Hold the haloperidol, and call the physician. - -Haloperidol (Haldol), is a typical antipsychotic used in the treatment of thought disorders. A side effect is tardive dyskinesia (TD) the s/s are: bizarre facial, & tongue movements , stiff neck, and difficulty swallowing. Long-term treatment w/ antipsychotics poses risk. The symptoms can be irreversible.1. Benzatropine (Cogentin) may be given to reduce s/s of TD. However, because TD is potentially irreversible, it is important that the nurse hold the medication and talk to the prescriber before giving the next dose of haloperidol .