A Client Who Was Started on Treatment for Schizophrenia with Clozapine

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client who was started on treatment for schizophrenia with clozapine (Clozaril) is complaining of drowsiness on the medication after the first two weeks of therapy.The best response of the nurse would be:

• A)"It may take 6-8 weeks for the drowsiness to subside."
• B)"Try taking the medication at bedtime."
• C)"Tell the physician that you cannot tolerate the drowsiness caused by the
• Medication."
• D)"Take exactly as prescribed, and do not discontinue the medication without
• Approval of the physician."

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Definitions:

Right of Command

The authority given to a person or position to make decisions, issue orders, and expect them to be followed within an organizational hierarchy.

Relies

Depends on or trusts in someone or something for support, help, or maintenance.

Dependency

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else for support, resources, or decision-making.

Authoritative Directions

Instructions or orders given by someone in a position of power that are expected to be followed without question.