When assessing a patient who has been prescribed an antipsychotic ...

[silviawilliams41]

When assessing a patient who has been prescribed an antipsychotic medication, which statement would indicate a need for further patient education?
 
  a. I'm already too thin; I'm concerned that I'm going to get even thinner on this new type of medication..
  b. I'm a warm weather person, I follow the sunI live in Florida in the winter and Maine in the summer..
  c. I just got married, and my wife and I are so excited about starting a family as soon as we can..
  d. My parents said that as soon as I am off the medication, they'll give me the money for a car..

Question 2

One task of an administrator of a culturally sensitive mental health system would be to:
 
  a. eliminate all staff bias related to cultural diversity.
  b. hire significant numbers of minority health care providers.
  c. incorporate the values of culture competency into all levels of care.
  d. keep access to care open for the dominant ethnic, social, and religious groups.

[josephsuarez]

Answer to Question 1

B
Increased sensitivity to sunlight is one of the most common side effects of antipsychotic agents. The patient will need to be instructed about the importance of using a sunscreen at all times when in the sun.

Answer to Question 2

C
Incorporating the value of culture into all levels of care is desirable. Eliminating all staff bias is unlikely, hiring significant numbers of minority health care providers is not appropriate or realistic, and keeping access to care open for minority groups would be an act that is independent of cultural sensitivity.

[silviawilliams41]

TYSM

[adammoses97]

Excellent