Which statements are true regarding antipsychotic drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Almost all clients are compliant with medications.
2. Antipsychotic drugs do not cure mental illness.
3. Many symptoms of psychosis can be controlled with medication.
4. Antipsychotic drugs cure mental illness.
5. Many clients are noncompliant with medications.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Many clients are noncompliant with medications because of the unwanted side effects.
Rationale 2: Antipsychotic drugs do not cure mental illness.
Rationale 3: Many symptoms of psychosis can be controlled with medication.
Rationale 4: Antipsychotic drugs do not cure mental illness.
Rationale 5: Many clients are noncompliant with medications because of the unwanted side effects.
Global Rationale: Antipsychotic drugs do not cure mental illness. Many symptoms of psychosis can be controlled with medication. Many clients are noncompliant with medications because of the unwanted side effects. Antipsychotic drugs do not cure mental illness.
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