Someone with Schizophrenia Is Told to Take a Neuroleptic Drug

question 21

Multiple Choice

Someone with schizophrenia is told to take a neuroleptic drug. For how long will the psychiatrist probably recommend that the person continue to take the drug?

• A) only until the person has achieved a breakthrough in psychotherapy
• B) indefinitely; if the person stops taking the drugs, the symptoms may return
• C) for no longer than 1 week
• D) until the person starts to experience some relief from the symptoms, and no longer

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Definitions:

Pectineus

A muscle in the thigh that aids in hip flexion and adduction, moving the thigh toward the body's midline.

Transverse Abdominis

A muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall which is deep to (layered below) the internal oblique muscle.

Rectus Abdominis

A paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, involved in flexing the lumbar spine.

Pectoralis Group

A group of muscles located at the front of the chest, involved in movements of the shoulder and arm.