A Patient with Schizophrenia Has Been Nonadherent with His Home

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with schizophrenia has been nonadherent with his home medication regimen.He requires frequent admissions to the intensive psychiatric unit for treatment of acute psychotic episodes.Which medication regimen would be appropriate for this patient?

• A) Daily home nursing visits to administer the prescribed oral medication
• B) Continuous inpatient hospitalization for medication therapy
• C) Administration of depot antipsychotic medication
• D) Subcutaneous medication administration

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Definitions:

Femur

The thigh bone, which is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee.

Cancellous Bone

A type of porous bone found at the end of long bones and in the inner layers of other bones, also known as spongy bone.

Compact Bone

The dense, hard outer layer of bone that provides strength and structure.

Ribs

Ribs are a series of long, curved bones forming the rib cage, which protects the chest cavity and supports the upper body.