A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Been Stable for 2

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable for 2 months. Today the patient's spouse calls the nurse to report the patient has not taken prescribed medication and is having disorganized thinking. The patient forgot to refill the prescription. The nurse arranges a refill. Select the best outcome to add to the plan of care.

• A) The patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
• B) The nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver to the patient.
• C) The patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.
• D) The patient will report to the clinic for medication follow-up every week.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.

Fixed-interval

A term in operant conditioning referring to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has passed.