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D2AR0N

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Realistic short-term goals for a patient who is newly admitted to the hospital should be achievable in
 
  a. 1 to 2 days.
  b. 4 to 6 days.
  c. 1 to 2 weeks.
  d. 2 to 4 weeks.

Question 2

Which third-generation antipsychotic medication acts by stabilizing the dopamine system?
 
  a. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
  b. Ziprasicone (Geodon)
  c. Quetiapine (Seroquel)
  d. Risperidone (Risperdal)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Short-term goals are those achievable in 4 to 6 days for hospitalized patients and somewhat longer for patients in other settings. A period of 1 to 2 days allows too little time. The other options suggest longer times than necessary.

Answer to Question 2

A
Aripiprazole is novel in action. It acts by stabilizing the dopamine system through partial agonism of dopamine D2 and 5-HT2 . The other drugs are atypical antipsychotics, which have other modes of action that produce therapeutic effects.


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