What is the most common cause of nonadherence to antipsychotic ...

[Garrulous]

What is the most common cause of nonadherence to antipsychotic pharmacologic treatment?
 
  a. Expense
  b. Increased symptoms of chemical dependency
  c. Extrapyramidal effects
  d. Inability of the patient to understand the need to take medications

Question 2

The nurse must be sure to instruct the patient about which potential adverse effect(s) of tricyclic antidepressants? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Diarrhea
  b. Dryness of mouth, nose, and throat
  c. Constipation
  d. Nocturia
  e. Urinary retention
  f. Blurred vision

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Extrapyramidal effects are the most common reason for nonadherence to antipsychotic therapy. The four categories of extrapyramidal effects are dystonic reactions, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. Although expense may be a concern, it is not the most common reason for noncompliance. Chemical dependency is not a feature of therapy with antipsychotic drugs. Although knowledge deficit is a concern, it is not the most common reason for noncompliance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E, F
The patient may experience difficulty with dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat as well as smooth muscle contraction (resulting in constipation, urinary retention, and blurred vision). Diarrhea and nocturia are not adverse effects of tricyclic antidepressants.

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