The family of a patient who has been taking the antipsychotic fluphenazine (Prolixin) for the last 2 years. The patient's family reports the patient has suddenly begun smacking her lips, and involuntarily sticking out her tongue. What would be your best first action?
A) Call the healthcare provider to report these symptoms.
B) Tell the family to hold the next dose of fluphenazine.
C) Inform the family that these symptoms are expected, and of no concern.
D) Tell the family that these symptoms will disappear over time as the drug dose stabilizes.
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