Which Statement Best Represents the Function of Occupational Therapy with Clients

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement best represents the function of occupational therapy with clients in the partially independent phase (Phase II) of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

• A) Progressive resistive exercises on a daily basis along with stretching
• B) Gentle resistive exercise on a daily basis along with training for suctioning
• C) Assess and instruct in use of assistive technology and potential power mobility
• D) Instruct family members in skin care and train in suctioning

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Definitions:

Classical Antipsychotics

Drugs (such as Thorazine and Haldol) that block dopamine receptors. These drugs seem to treat many positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Negative Symptoms

In psychiatry, refers to the absence of normal behaviors or functions, such as lack of emotional expression, motivation, or speech, often associated with schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia

is a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Antipsychotic Medications

Drugs used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or disordered thought, primarily in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.