Which statement is most true about schizophrenia treatment today?
A.
Most require lifelong institutionalization.
B.
Patients can stop taking their antipsychotics once stabilized.
C.
Psycho-education for the family is part of the treatment plan.
D.
Most can function normally in society with little support after treatment for the first episode.
ANS: C
Most schizophrenics require lifelong treatment including medication and their families require extensive support and education to help maintain the patient in society. Recurrence rate after the first psychotic episode is high.
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