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yoroshambo

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A young man with severe schizophrenia is being discharged home. Which of the following medications would he most likely be taking?
 
  A.
  Amitriptyline
  B.
  Fluphenazine decanoate
  C.
  Lithium
  D.
  Lorazepam

Question 2

Which of the following is characteristic of a paranoid delusion?
 
  A.
  Suspicion and jealousy
  B.
  Self-pity and self-depreciation
  C.
  Making up words and phrases
  D.
  Exposing beliefs of inflated self-importance



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This long-acting antipsychotic is commonly used for treatment of schizophrenia on an outpatient basis when the patient may be noncompliant with the medication regimen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
These are the classic signs of paranoid delusions. Response B is associated with depression, response C with general psychotic process, and response D with manic episode.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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