Author Question: The physician prescribes haloperidol (Haldol), a first-generation antipsychotic drug, for a patient ... (Read 81 times)

Caiter2013 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The physician prescribes haloperidol (Haldol), a first-generation antipsychotic drug, for a patient with schizophrenia who displays delusions, hallucinations, apathy, and social isolation.

Which symptoms should most be monitored to evaluate the expected improvement from this medication? a. Talking to himself, belief that others will harm him
b. Flat affect, avoidance of social activities, poor hygiene
c. Loss of interest in recreational activities, alogia
d. Impaired eye contact, needs help to complete tasks

Question 2

The concerns of children in whom terminal conditions have been diagnosed focus on how the illness affects the child's:

a. Loss of a future
b. Family and friends
c. Social activities
d. Activities of daily living

quynhmickitran · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
First-generation (typical) antipsychotics are generally effective improving positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but they are much less helpful for negative symptoms such as affective flattening, alogia, attention deficits, anhedonia, and asociality. The atypical (second-generation and later) antipsychotic medications target both the negative and positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Answer to Question 2

D
Immediate concerns focus on how the illness affects the activities of daily living and limits their abilities. As individuals mature, concerns turn to the remaining three options.