The family of a client being treated for schizophrenia asks the nurse why the client's medication was changed to a new type just out on the market. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "The newer medications have fewer adverse effects."
2. "Many clients prefer the new medication."
3. "The newer medications cost less."
4. "The newer medications are easier to get from the pharmacy."
5. "The client's health care provider likes to try new medications."
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: The second-generation atypical antipsychotic medications have a lower incidence of serious adverse effects.
Rationale 2: The second-generation atypical antipsychotic medications have become the drugs of choice for many clients.
Rationale 3: The second-generation atypical antipsychotic medications are more expensive.
Rationale 4: This is not a reason for prescribing a newer medication.
Rationale 5: This may or may not be the reason for the new medication being prescribed.
Global Rationale: The second-generation atypical antipsychotic medications have become the drugs of choice for many clients and they have a lower incidence of serious side effects. The second-generation atypical antipsychotic medications are more expensive. The newer medications may be easier to get from the pharmacy but this is not the reason for prescribing a new medication. Having a health care provider who likes to try new medications may or may not be the reason the medication is prescribed.
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