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eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In comparison to other methods for diagnosing illness, the DSM-IV-TR has provided a:

a. complex language for mental health care
b. multitude of diagnostic criteria yet to be tested
c. standard for clinical diagnoses
d. substitute for clinical judgment

Question 2

One way of classifying antipsychotic medications is into short-acting and long-acting preparations. Which of the following antipsychotic medications is a long-acting preparation?

a. haloperidol decanoate (Haldol Decanoate)
b. chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
c. thioridazine (Mellaril)
d. clozapine (Clozaril)

6ana001 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
While not a substitute for clinical judgment and diagnosis, DSM-IV-TR serves as the current gold standard for making mental health diagnoses. Few health care fields have such a gold standard, and for the foreseeable future, DSM makes a landmark contribution to progress in mental health care.

Answer to Question 2

A
Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting preparation of antipsychotic medication. Another first-generation antipsychotic formulated for long duration of action is fluphenazine decanoate. Both of these drugs, as well as all other antipsychotics formulated for long duration of action, are administered by injection only.