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

question 79

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt from this patient's health record: Mrs. Sterling is here for follow-up for her schizophrenia. At her last visit, she complained of dystonia from taking haloperidol. I changed her prescription to a newer antipsychotic, and she is here today to discuss how she is doing on the new medication. Overall, her condition has improved, and she has not had any hallucinations. Her only concern 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, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

• A) Because of the side effects of haloperidol, the doctor prescribed 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.

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