Administering Medications 7th Edition by Donna Gauwitz

Exercise 4

Case Studies
You are caring for a patient who is taking thioridazine ( Mellaril ) and complains of muscle spasms of the face, tongue, and neck and motor restlessness. The patient also said he is having movements around the mouth, lips, and tongue that can't be controlled, a shuffling gait, and drooling and is scared. What are these side effects called What should you do with this information Are these side effects common What are the most common side effects ______________________________
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