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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Psychology

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Your patient with schizophrenia is taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine). She complains that her urine has turned dark. You know that this is caused by:

Increased intake of acid-ash foods and liquids
A urinary tract infection
A normal side effect of the medication
Medication toxicity

Explanation

Answer: C - Dark urine is a normal side effect of chlorpromazine (Thorazine). This medication is an antipsychotic medication. To prevent patient from discontinuing medication, they should be made aware that this side effect is harmless.

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