The Family of a Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Asks Why

question 38

Multiple Choice

The family of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia asks why medications are needed to help control the client's symptoms.Which responses by the nurse are appropriate in this situation?
Select all that apply.

• A)Medications for schizophrenia work on the basal ganglia of the brain."
• B)Most antipsychotic drugs block dopamine receptors to reduce the symptoms of the disorder."
• C)They help correct the genetic component of the disorder."
• D)They are really sedatives to stop the client from causing harm."
• E)They stimulate dopamine receptors to reduce the symptoms of the disorder."

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Definitions:

Pain Control

A technique or practice aimed at managing and reducing pain in patients using medications, physical methods, psychological techniques, or a combination thereof.

Tinnitus

A condition characterized by hearing noises such as ringing or buzzing in the ears when no external sound is present.

Auditory Stimulation

Involves exposure to sounds or noises, which can influence brain activity and psychological states.

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes in the brain and nervous system that allow for thought, perception, movement, and bodily functions.