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NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Psychology

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Your patient complains that they have been feeling faint when they attempt to get out of bed in the morning. They have been taking thioridazine hydrochloride (Mellaril). What side effect is this patient experiencing?

Psychosomatic disorder
Cardiac dysrhythmia
Respiratory insufficiency
Postural hypotension

Explanation

Answer: D - The patient is experiencing postural hypotension. Thioridazine hydrochloride (Mellaril) is an antipsychotic medication that frequently causes postural hypotension. The patient needs to be taught to rise from bed slowly to prevent harm from this medication.

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