This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A young man with severe schizophrenia is being discharged home. Which of the following medications ... (Read 144 times)

yoroshambo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Jul 19, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ngr69

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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.


yoroshambo

  • Member
  • Posts: 566
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

nguyenhoanhat

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.

A young elephant in Zimbabwe. A young elephant in Zimbabwe.
These young children are taking the initiative to explore their environment as they examine a snail These young children are taking the initiative to explore their environment as they examine a snail
Lilly Martin Spencer’s Young Husband: First Marketing (1854). Note that passers-by are amused at thi Lilly Martin Spencer’s Young Husband: First Marketing (1854). Note that passers-by are amused at thi
Eleanor Roosevelt dispenses soup to the needy. As a wealthy young socialite, she exhibited little .. Eleanor Roosevelt dispenses soup to the needy. As a wealthy young socialite, she exhibited little ..
Categories of Symptoms of Schizophrenia Categories of Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia and the Brain الفصام والدماغ Schizophrenia and the Brain الفصام والدماغ
Video: Cell mediated immune response to a viral infection Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library