Pregnant Patients Should Also Receive Which of the Following to Help

question 21

Multiple Choice

Pregnant patients should also receive which of the following to help prevent peripheral neuropathy

• A)Pyridoxine (vitamin B₆)
• B)Niacin
• C)Neurontin
• D)Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B₁₂)

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Definitions:

Traditional Antipsychotic

Denotes a class of medications primarily used to treat symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations and delusions, typically associated with mental health conditions like schizophrenia; these drugs are also known as first-generation antipsychotics.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental health disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements caused by long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.