During a treatment team meeting, the point is made that a patient with schizophrenia has recovered from the acute psychosis but continues to demonstrate apathy, avolition, and blunted affect
The nurse who relates these symptoms to serotonin (5HT2) excess will suggest that the patient receive:
a. Haloperidol (Haldol)
b. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
c. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
d. Phenelzine (Nardil)
ANS: C
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic. Atypical antipsychotic medications are more effec-tive than typical antipsychotics in blocking serotonin receptors and reducing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Haloperidol (Haldol) and chlorpromazine (Thorazine) are typical antipsychotic medications while phenelzine (Nardil) is an MAOI antidepressant.
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