One of Tessy's Clients Is on a Low-Phenylalanine (Amino Acid)

question 50

Multiple Choice

One of Tessy's clients is on a low-phenylalanine (amino acid) diet in order to have a successful pregnancy. The low-phenylalanine diet is due to a condition called:

• A) liver disease.
• B) heart disease.
• C) PKU.
• D) HIV/AIDS.
• E) HDL.

Understand the recommended duration and management of neuroleptic drug treatment for individuals with schizophrenia.

Identify the benefits of atypical antipsychotics over traditional antipsychotics in treating schizophrenia.

Describe the causes and effects of tardive dyskinesia as a side effect of antipsychotic drugs.

Recognize the differences between traditional and atypical antipsychotic drugs in terms of their side effects and mechanism of action.

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Definitions:

Structural Functionalism

A paradigm based on the assumption that society is a unified whole that functions because of the contributions of its separate structures.

Relative Deprivation Theory

The hypothesis that individuals or groups who perceive themselves as being disadvantaged compared to others may experience feelings of anger or resentment.

Social Stratification

The division of society into groups arranged in a social hierarchy.

Shriners

A fraternal organization known for its philanthropy, particularly for supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children.