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

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Thioridazine (Mellaril) is contraindicated because it is a phenothiazine, and there is a cross-sensitivity risk with prochlorperazine, which is also a phenothiazine.

During an Admission Assessment, a Nurse Notes That a Client