A client with schizophrenia is receiving Thorazine (chlorpromazine) 400mg twice a day. An adverse side effect of the medication is:
A. Photosensitivity
B. High fever
C. Weight gain
D. Elevated blood pressure
Correct Answer: B. High fever
Option B: The client is experiencing neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is a life-threatening adverse reaction of neuroleptics such as chlorpromazine that is characterized by extreme elevations in temperature.
Options A and C: Photosensitivity and weight gain are expected side effects.
Option D: Elevations in blood pressure are associated with reactions between foods containing tyramine and MAOI.