Alfred was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and has since started taking Thorazine. He meets with Dr. Wayne to evaluate his
progress on Thorazine. Dr. Wayne decides to switch Alfred to Clozaril. She explains to Alfred that Clozaril will provide some advantages over Thorazine because it: a. may alleviate the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
b. requires less frequent doses.
c. acts more as a cure than a treatment for schizophrenia.
d. produces results faster.
Answer: a. may alleviate the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Explanation:
Thorazine is a drug which is used for the purpose of treatment of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and manic-depression. It is associated with side effects like drowsiness, anxiety, increasing suicidal tendencies. The Clozaril is the drug which is also effective in treating schizophrenia when other medications are ineffective. This can be used to reduce the risk of suicidal behavior. It also reduces anxiety, depression and stress.
