A 20-year-old man was convinced to come to the campus medical clinical by his roommate, who described the man's behavior as increasingly bizarre and unpredictable
Following a comprehensive assessment, the man recently received a diagnosis of schizophrenia. What aspect of this client's care would be the primary responsibility of the psychiatrist?
A) Putting the client in touch with appropriate support services in the community
B) Coordinating the roles of each member of the multidisciplinary team and ensuring information is shared appropriately
C) Monitoring the effects of antipsychotic medications and making dosage adjustments accordingly
D) Assessing the man's coping skills and social skills and facilitating improvements to each
Ans: C
Feedback:
Psychiatry involves evidence-based and rational prescribing of a wide array of psychotropic medications to treat psychiatric disorders. The other listed activities would not likely fall under the purview of the psychiatrist.
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