Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 970 of 2368

The nurse teaches a client about taking antipsychotic medication. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

  1. "I will call my provider if I have uncontrollable movements."
  2. "I will stop the medication on my own if I feel better."
  3. "I will avoid alcohol while taking this medicine."
  4. "I will not drive if I feel drowsy."
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Correct answer: "I will stop the medication on my own if I feel better."

Stopping suddenly can cause dizziness, vomiting, and uncontrolled mouth movements. Clients should avoid alcohol and report involuntary movements.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Antipsychotics. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026