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MSNCB Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

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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?
  1. Psychosomatic disorder
  2. Cardiac dysrhythmia
  3. Respiratory insufficiency
  4. 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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