A Client Is Prescribed a Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Agent

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed a disease-modifying antirheumatic agent.What will the nurse explain as the mechanism of action for this medication?

• A)Provides rapid relief of symptoms
• B)Prevents the need for orthopedic surgery
• C)Reduces damage and delays disease progression
• D)Allows the client to be more active

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Definitions:

Type I Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by the prominence of positive symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.

Type II Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by a predominance of negative symptoms such as emotional flatness and lack of motivation.

Positive Symptoms

Refers to an excess or distortion of normal functions, often observed in disorders such as schizophrenia, including hallucinations or delusions.

Prodromal Phase

An early stage in the development of a disorder, marked by mild symptoms or signs that may precede the full-blown manifestation of the disorder.