The patient taking an antipsychotic drug asks the nurse how long he will continue to feel the effects of the drug after stopping the medication. What is the nurse's best response?
A) 2 to 4 hours
B) 2 to 4 weeks
C) 2 to 4 months
D) 6 months
D
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The antipsychotics are widely distributed in the tissues and are often stored there, being released for up to 6 months after the drug therapy has been stopped.
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