How Do Most Antipsychotic Drugs Seem to Work

question 38

Multiple Choice

How do most antipsychotic drugs seem to work?

• A)reduce the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
• B)cause more excitatory neurons to fire
• C)prevent serotonin and norepinephrine from being broken down.
• D)block the activity of dopamine

Identify the role of non-pharmacological interventions in pain management.

Recognize signs and symptoms of inadequate pain control and potential complications.

Understand the appropriate use and monitoring requirements of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).

Identify considerations for special populations in pain management, including the elderly, those with communication difficulties, and patients with a history of substance abuse.

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