The patient has been started on an antipsychotic medication and now is ready to move to maintenance treatment. The primary care provider is weighing the dosing options for the patient
If the provider's goal for the patient is avoidance of relapse, which dosage strategy would be most therapeutic for the patient?
a. Intermittent targeted treatment
b. Calculated nonloading maintenance dose
c. Continuous minimal dosing
d. Parenteral loading dose
ANS: C
The goal of continuous minimal dosing is the avoidance of relapse by providing a continuous coverage at a much lower dosage than during the acute episodes.
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