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A nurse is administering donepezil HCl (Aricept) to a client to inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine in the client's brain and to slow the progression of the client's illness.
 
  The nurse administers the medication knowing that a decrease in acetylcholine may play a significant role in:
  A) Alzheimer disease.
  B) Schizophrenia.
  C) Anxiety disorders.
  D) Depression.

Question 2

A most useful strategy for helping a patient with schizophrenia prevent a potential relapse is to:
 
  a. have the patient attend group therapy.
  b. educate the patient on the need to take prescribed medication daily.
  c. teach the patient and family about behaviors that indicate impending relapse.
  d. schedule appointments for blood tests to determine serum medication levels.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C
When the patient or family members are aware of the symptoms of an impending relapse, they can use symptom management strategies to prevent the relapse. While medication is a critical part of this condition's management, relapse can occur even when the client is medication-compliant.



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