A young male patient taking an antipsychotic is experiencing an oculogyric crisis.The nurse prepares to administer:

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Oculogyric crisis is a dystonic reaction that occurs as an adverse effect of antipsychotic medication. Diphenhydramine is a first-line treatment for dystonic reactions and can rapidly relieve symptoms. Haloperidol, aripiprazole, and risperidone are all antipsychotic medications and would not be effective in treating the oculogyric crisis.

A Young Male Patient Taking an Antipsychotic Is Experiencing an Oculogyric