A nurse educates a patient about the antipsychotic medication regime. Afterward, which comment by the patient indicates the teaching was effective?

A) "I will need higher and higher doses of my medication as time goes on."
B) "I need to store my medication in a cool dark place, such as the refrigerator."
C) "Taking this medication regularly will reduce the severity of my symptoms."
D) "If I run out or stop taking my medication, I will experience withdrawal symptoms."

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Rahma Abdelbary · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Antipsychotic drugs provide symptom control and allow most patients diagnosed with schizophrenia to live and be treated in the community. Dosing is individually determined. Antipsychotics are not addictive; however, they should be discontinued gradually to minimize a discontinuation syndrome.

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