Author Question: Neuroleptic medication accomplishes which of the following? a. cures schizophrenia b. controls ... (Read 56 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Neuroleptic medication accomplishes which of the following?

a. cures schizophrenia
b. controls positive symptoms of schizophrenia
c. totally eliminates negative symptoms of schizophrenia
d. returns the client to the workplace

Question 2

A 16-year-old adolescent who was sexually abused as a child tells the nurse in the clinic that she is having nightmares about the boys in her class.

Which outcome is a realistic short-term goal for her diagnosis of Sleep Pattern Disturbance? The client will: a. verbalize her anxiety and fear about sexual abuse
b. identify goals for relationships with boys
c. identify two ways to discuss her feelings with her mother
d. state that she enjoys school

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Neuroleptic medication controls positive symptoms of schizophrenia. They are effective in addressing paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, and agitation characteristic of schizophrenia.

Answer to Question 2

A
The most appropriate outcome for the 16-year-old adolescent who was sexually abused as a child and is now having nightmares about the boys in her class would be to have her verbalize her anxiety and fear about sexual abuse. Verbalizing and acknowledging her feelings would be the first step in addressing the issue that is influencing her nightmares.