Regarding the Risk-Benefit Ratio of Clozaril, What Can Be Concluded

question 383

Multiple Choice

Regarding the risk-benefit ratio of Clozaril, what can be concluded?

• A) Clozaril has not been shown to be very effective in alleviating the symptoms of schizophrenia.
• B) Unlike other antipsychotic drugs, Clozaril has not been shown to have any dangerous side-effects.
• C) Many experts consider the risk of using Clozaril worth it, because schizophrenia robs people of a worthwhile life.
• D) For most patients, the risks of using Clozaril, outweigh any benefits of the drug.

Identify criteria for involuntary hospitalization and emergency admissions.

Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas in psychiatric nursing.

Understand the nurse's responsibility in the medication administration process.

Apply principles of ethical treatment including autonomy, justice, and beneficence.

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Definitions:

Dopamine Receptor Sites

Specific locations on nerve cells in the brain that interact with dopamine to transmit signals related to pleasure, reward, and motor function.

Long-term Use

Refers to the extended duration of applying or engaging with a substance, tool, or practice.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychotic symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorders like schizophrenia.

Auditory Hallucinations

The perception of sound, often in the form of voices, in the absence of an external stimulus.