Which of the Following Is True of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of atypical antipsychotic drugs?

• A) They seem to be effective without inducing some of the side effects found in the more typical antipsychotic drugs
• B) They seem to slightly improve symptoms compared to the typical psychotic drugs
• C) They were rejected by psychiatrists because of their weak relationship to psychotic symptoms
• D) They caused major side effects and drug companies refused to produce the drugs

Understand how to develop accurate nursing diagnoses based on assessment data and critical thinking.

Recognize the importance of incorporating patient preferences and cultural considerations into nursing care plans.

Distinguish between different types of nursing diagnoses and their appropriate applications.

Understand the steps involved in the diagnostic reasoning process to determine nursing diagnoses.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A form of behavioral conditioning that adjusts the level of a behavior through the addition of positive stimuli or negative consequences.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, an event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Microsystem

In bioecological systems theory, the innermost level of context, which includes an individual’s immediate physical and social environment.