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MGLQZ

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You are working with a patient who says he is hearing voices, and they are louder than they have been in the past. The patient has a history of taking phenothiazines but has not taken his medica-tion for a few days.
 
  Which of the following psychotic disorders does this patient have? 1. Manic-depression
  2. Chronic depressive behavior
  3. Schizophrenia
  4. Acute depression

Question 2

The nurse explains to a patient that water should be taken with a tablet by stating,
 
  1. Juice or milk can keep it from dissolving.
  2. Water is important for proper metabolism.
  3. Water keeps the medicine potent.
  4. Water helps to dissolve the medication.


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jennafosdick

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

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Phenothiazines are used primarily for reducing and relieving symptoms of schizophrenia.

Answer to Question 2

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When the patient takes water with a tablet, it not only helps in swallowing but also helps dissolve the medication and increase its solubility.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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