During a treatment team meeting, the point is made that a client 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 client re-ceive:
1. Haloperidol (Haldol)
2. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
3. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
4. Phenelzine (Nardil)
ANS: 3
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic. Atypical antipsychotic medications are more effective than typical antipsychotics in blocking serotonin receptors and reducing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Options 1 and 2 are typical antipsychotic medications. Option 4 is an MAOI antidepressant.
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