Author Question: Which of the following is (are) true about atypical antipsychotics? (Select all that apply) A. ... (Read 83 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following is (are) true about atypical antipsychotics? (Select all that apply)

A.
Weak dopamine receptor antagonists
B.
Strong dopamine receptor antagonists
C.
Higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
D.
Used to treat negative and positive symptoms of schizophrenia
E.
Only available in oral form

Question 2

You are helping with breakfast service in the dining room. A resident begins screaming and hitting at her food stating, There are bugs on my eggs. Bugs Get them off. You approach her to see that someone sprinkled pepper on her eggs.

An appropriate response is:
A.
No, those aren't bugs That is just pepper.
B.
Don't eat them then if you believe those are bugs. Eat the toast instead. There are no bugs on the toast.
C.
I see no bugs; only pepper. I will get you a new plate of food.
D.
There are no bugs Nobody else sees bugs

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
Atypicals are newer antipsychotics that are weak dopamine receptor antagonists which lead to a milder side effect profile and less extrapyramidal symptoms. They treat both positive and negative symptoms and some formulations are available in long-acting injectable forms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This response is reality based, lets the patient know you heard her, and then directs attention to a new plate of food. There is a difference in meaning between I see no bugs from no, those aren't bugs. Response C acknowledges the patient experience rather than denying it.