Author Question: A parent accompanies an adult patient to an outpatient clinic. During an interview the nurse is ... (Read 63 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A parent accompanies an adult patient to an outpatient clinic. During an interview the nurse is primarily focused on the possibility that the parent:

a. may be contributing to the patient's problem.
b. is a potential source of valid patient-focused information.
c. will be vital in supporting prescribed medication compliance.
d. may minimize the patient's symptoms in order to reduce a sense of guilt.

Question 2

Which one of the following symptoms is MOST likely to improve when classical first-generation antipsychotic medication is taken?

a. delusions
b. anhedonia
c. poor hygiene
d. social isolation

adammoses97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A family member is often a valuable source of information. Viewing the family as a part of the problem is an older, outdated approach to mental illness. Medication compliance is impacted by many factors, and there is no evidence to support that the parent will distort any information.

Answer to Question 2

A
First-generation antipsychotics decrease the positive signs of schizophrenia such as delusions and hallucinations. Second-generation antipsychotics are effective with reducing both the positive and negative symptoms. Anhedonia, poor hygiene, and social isolation are negative symptoms of schizophrenia and would therefore be reduced by prescribing a second-generation antipsychotic.