Asked by Shruti Gandhi on Jun 19, 2024
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A health care provider considers which antipsychotic medication to prescribe for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has auditory hallucinations and poor social functioning. The patient is also overweight and has hypertension. Which drug should the nurse advocate?
A) Clozapine (Clozaril)
B) Ziprasidone (Geodon)
C) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
D) Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Antipsychotic Medication
Drugs used to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by reducing or eliminating symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
Auditory Hallucinations
Experiencing sounds, most commonly voices, without an external stimulus, often associated with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.
Hypertension
A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, often leading to serious health issues.
- Understand the side effects and management of antipsychotic medications.
- Recognize the importance of medication management and compliance in schizophrenia treatment.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the side effects and management of antipsychotic medications.
- Recognize the importance of medication management and compliance in schizophrenia treatment.
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