When a Patient with Paranoid Schizophrenia Has a Recurrence of Positive

question 34

Multiple Choice

When a patient with paranoid schizophrenia has a recurrence of positive symptoms after stopping his antipsychotic medication because of its postural hypotension (orthostasis) side effect,he is readmitted to the mental health unit.What measure should the nurse suggest to help the patient address this side effect?

• A) Ask the doctor to prescribe an anticholinergic drug like trihexyphenidyl (Artane).
• B) Chew sugarless gum or use sugarless hard candy to moisten your mouth.
• C) Increase the amount of sleep you get,and try to take frequent rest breaks.
• D) Wear elastic support hose,drink adequate fluids,and change position slowly.

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Definitions:

Split Personalities

A colloquial term often associated with Dissociative Identity Disorder, which is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities in an individual.

Abnormal Disintegration

A process or event that deviates from typical patterns of dissolution or decomposition, possibly referring to psychological disintegration under stress.

Cognitive Symptoms

Mental signs and symptoms affecting memory, concentration, perception, and executive functions.

Schizophrenia

A profound psychiatric ailment that involves changes in thought processes, emotional state, self-awareness, communication, and actions.