Practice Question
What is the purpose of using risperidone in psychiatric treatment?
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Correct Answer:
To treat symptoms of schizophrenia
Rationale:
💎 Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to manage schizophrenia, targeting both positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions) and negative symptoms (social withdrawal, flat affect).
💎 It works by blocking dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT2) receptors, helping regulate mood, thought processes, and perception.
💎 Although it can be used for bipolar mania and irritability in autism, it is not a first-line treatment for anxiety, ADHD, or depression.
💎 Close monitoring is essential for adverse effects, including weight gain, hyperprolactinemia, and extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
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