During an admission assessment,a nurse notes that a client diagnosed with schizophrenia has allergies to penicillin,prochlorperazine (Compazine),and bee stings.On the basis of this assessment data,which antipsychotic medication would be contraindicated?

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The nurse should know that thioridazine (Mellaril)would be contraindicated because of cross-sensitivity among phenothiazines.Prochlorperazine (Compazine)and thioridazine are both classified as phenothiazines.

During an Admission Assessment,a Nurse Notes That a Client Diagnosed