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cartlidgeashley

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Your hospitalized schizophrenic patient has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for several months. You recognize this medication is effective by which of the following patient reports?
 
  A.
  He no longer has a memory of past psychotic behavior.
  B.
  He is drowsier, so less bothered by the hallucinations.
  C.
  He no longer hears voices.
  D.
  He is more uncomfortable around others.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an atypical antipsychotic?
 
  A.
  Aripiprozole
  B.
  Clozaril
  C.
  Olanzapine
  D.
  Haloperidol


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Reduction in hallucinations is a target symptom that atypical antipsychotics, such as Clozaril, treat. Drowsiness may be a side effect. Responses A and D would not be indicative of effectiveness of the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Haloperidol is one of the oldest antipsychotics and is classified as typical.


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cartlidgeashley

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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