A realistic outcome of patient teaching about psychotropic ...

[justinmsk]

A realistic outcome of patient teaching about psychotropic medication is that the patient will
 
  a. understand physiologic responses to drug therapy.
  b. assess effectiveness of prescribed drugs in controlling symptoms.
  c. describe onset, peak, and duration of action of each drug prescribed.
  d. state the purpose, dose, and significant side effects of each drug prescribed.

Question 2

A patient receiving a traditional high-potency antipsychotic medication should be closely monitored for
 
  a. adrenergic effects.
  b. extrapyramidal side effects.
  c. anticholinergic side effects.
  d. changes in pain perception.

[amandanbreshears]

Answer to Question 1

D
The correct response identifies basic information that each patient should have. Because the information is basic, the outcome, as stated, is realistic. The other options are less basic and less attainable.

Answer to Question 2

B
High-potency antipsychotics are more likely to cause extrapyramidal side effects (EPSEs) than low-potency antipsychotics. The other effects are not related to potency classification.

[justinmsk]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Joy Chen]

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