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

Author Question: As a clinician treating schizophrenia, you know that which of the following statements about ... (Read 32 times)

amal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
on: Jun 22, 2018
As a clinician treating schizophrenia, you know that which of the following statements about second-generation antipsychotic drugs is true?
 
  a. They are not significantly more effective than first-generation drugs for treating negative symptoms.
  b. Ultimately, they may decrease a patient's risk for diabetes and hypertension.
  c. Most have more extrapyramidal side effects than first-generation drugs.
  d. They have no adverse side effects.

Question 2

What is one common problem with prolonged use of traditional antipsychotic medications for treating psychosis?
 
  a. alogia
  b. anhedonia
  c. schizotaxia
  d. tardive dyskinesia


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


amal

  • Member
  • Posts: 572
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

cdmart10

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

Treating the older adult Treating the older adult
Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders
Heredity and Schizophrenia Heredity and Schizophrenia
Recommendations for Treating Hypertension Recommendations for Treating Hypertension
The Adolescent Brain and Schizophrenia The Adolescent Brain and Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia and the Brain Schizophrenia and the Brain
Video: Carbohydrate digestion (brush border enzymes, end products) & Carb absorption (fructose, galactose)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library