A 19-Year-Old Male Was Started on Risperidone

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old male was started on risperidone. Monitoring for risperidone includes observing for common side effects, including:

• A) Bradykinesia, akathisia, and agitation
• B) Excessive weight gain
• C) Hypertension
• D) Potentially fatal agranulocytosis

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Definitions:

Macrosystem

In bioecological systems theory, the sociohistorical context—cultural values, laws, and societal norms and values—in which the microsystem, mesosystem, and exosystem are embedded, posing indirect influences on individuals.

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning approach where pairing two stimuli repeatedly results in a response that, though initially evoked by the second stimulus, is later elicited solely by the first stimulus.

Reinforcement

A concept in psychology referring to any process that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, using rewards or punishments following that behavior.

Social Learning

The process of acquiring skills, knowledge, and behaviors by observing and imitating others.