Your hospitalized schizophrenic patient has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for several months. You recognize this medication is effective by which of the following patient reports?
A.
He no longer has a memory of past psychotic behavior.
B.
He is drowsier, so less bothered by the hallucinations.
C.
He no longer hears voices.
D.
He is more uncomfortable around others.
ANS: C
Reduction in hallucinations is a target symptom that atypical antipsychotics, such as Clozaril, treat. Drowsiness may be a side effect. Responses A and D would not be indicative of effectiveness of the medication.
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