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A Patient Is Brought to the Hospital Suffering with a MRSA

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A patient is brought to the hospital suffering with a MRSA infection.Which of the following is the best treatment option?


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Second-Generation Antipsychotic

A class of medications used primarily to manage psychosis, including drugs introduced since the 1990s that often have fewer side effects than first-generation antipsychotics.

Psychotic Symptoms

Refers to manifestations typically associated with severe mental disorders where there is a loss of contact with reality, including hallucinations and delusions.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Extrapyramidal Side Effects

Unintended side effects of certain medications that affect movement, leading to symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and other involuntary movements.

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