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?
A. Haloperidol (Haldol), because it is used only in elderly patients
B. Clozapine (Clozaril), because of a cross-sensitivity to penicillin
C. Risperidone (Risperdal), because it exacerbates symptoms of depression
D. Thioridazine (Mellaril), because of cross-sensitivity among phenothiazines
ANS: D