Read the Following Excerpt from This Patient's Health Record: Mrs

question 11

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Read the following excerpt from this patient's health record: Mrs. Ewing is here for follow-up for her schizophrenia. At her last visit, she complained of dystonia while taking her haloperidol. I changed her to a newer antipsychotic, and she is here today to follow up with the results. Overall, her condition is improved, and she has not had any new hallucinations. Her only concern today is recent insomnia (the past week) . She noticed the insomnia started when she began a new job. She says that learning her new job has been stressful. She has been anxious at night, and that has made it hard for her to sleep.
According to this excerpt, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Because of the side effects of haloperidol, the doctor prescribed her a new medication to relieve her anxiety.
• B) The patient has a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered sleep.
• C) The patient is following up with her medical professional.
• D) The patient is having difficulty sleeping.
• E) While taking haloperidol, Mrs. Ewing is experiencing involuntary muscle movements.

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Definitions:

Deception Use

The act of concealing, lying, or misleading others intentionally.

Interviews

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