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 170 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
Wow, this really help

dantucker

  • Member
  • Posts: 346
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Home Health Nurse. Home Health Nurse.
Severe varicose veins in the leg. Severe varicose veins in the leg.
Young Circumstellar Disks of Matter Young Circumstellar Disks of Matter
Instilling Nasal Medications Instilling Nasal Medications
Young Guinea Young Guinea
An electrician charges a flat fee of $90 for a home service call. In addition he charges $25 ... An electrician charges a flat fee of $90 for a home service call. In addition he charges $25 ...
Video: Miller's reaction chamber experiment Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library