Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 28-year-old patient presenting with hallucinations and delusional thinking is suspected of having schizophrenia. The patient's vital signs include a high fever, increased heart rate, and muscle rigidity. What is the BEST initial course of action?

  • Adjust the dosage of the current antipsychotic medications

  • Initiate hydrotherapy for symptom relief

  • Discontinue any potential offending antipsychotic agent and provide supportive treatment for NMS

  • Start the patient on a new antipsychotic medication regimen

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Mental Health Emergencies
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