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cartlidgeashley

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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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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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