The nurse is teaching the soon-to-be-discharged patient, diagnosed with schizophrenia, about his medications. What is a priority teaching point for this patient?
A) The patient must eat three nutritious meals daily.
B) Over-the-counter medications may be taken with antipsychotic drugs.
C) Cough medicines potentiate the actions of antipsychotic drugs.
D) Alcohol consumption should be avoided.
D
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Alcohol consumption should be avoided because it increases the central nervous system (CNS) effects of the drug and may cause excessive drowsiness and decreased awareness of safety hazards in the environment. Some patients may find it easier and more effective to eat five small meals rather than three nutritious meals. While promoting good nutrition is good practice, it is not the priority. Drug–drug interactions with antipsychotic drugs are common so the nurse would teach the patient not to take any medication without consulting with the doctor or a pharmacist to make sure it is safe.
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