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jjjetplane

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 2 years. Which of the following symptoms would lead the health care provider making a home visit to immediately call the pre-scriber?
 
  a. Dry mouth and constipation
  b. Dizziness upon standing
  c. Sunburn after being out-of-doors for 30 minutes
  d. Lip smacking and excessive tongue movements

Question 2

The patient is a schizophrenic who has experienced multiple hospitalizations despite being treated with antipsychotic drugs. The major reason for ineffectiveness of the antipsychotic medications with schizophrenic patients is:
 
  a. Nonadherence
  b. Additional chronic health problems of the patient
  c. Adverse reaction to the medication
  d. Toxicity of side effects


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bbburns21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Lip smacking and excessive tongue movements are signs of tardive dyskinesia, an adverse effect of antipsychotic drug therapy. The drug should immediately be discontinued if this occurs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Nonadherence is a major reason that antipsychotic drugs are not more effective in keeping per-sons with schizophrenia out of the hospital.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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