Briefly describe the side effects of neuroleptics used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
What will be an ideal response?
Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
? Grogginess, dry mouth, blurred vision, drooling, sexual dysfunction, visual disturbances, weight gain or loss, constipation, menstrual disturbances, and depression
? Akinesia-slowed motor activity, monotonous speech, and an expressionless face
? Patients taking phenothiazines often show symptoms similar to those seen in Parkinson's disease, including muscle stiffness, freezing of the facial muscles, tremors and spasms in the extremities, and akathesis, an agitation that causes people to pace and be unable to sit still
? Tardive dyskinesia-a neurological disorder that involves involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw; people may involuntarily smack their lips, make sucking sounds, stick out their tongue, puff their cheeks, or make other bizarre movements over and over again
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in a. understanding the patient's belief system
b. earning the patient's trust. c. convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs. d. getting the patient to speak clearly.
What is the term for people's desire for truthful information about themselves?
a. Self-assessment motive c. Self-improvement motive b. Self-verification motive d. Self-enhancement motive
Currently, states and the federal government are required to have juries of at least what size?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 8 D. 9