CPRP CPRP Medication Management & Psychopharmacology 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which class of medications is MOST commonly prescribed for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders?
- Antidepressants
- Mood stabilizers
- Antipsychotics (Correct answer)
- Anxiolytics
Correct answer: Antipsychotics
Antipsychotic medications are the primary pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, targeting symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
Question 2: A CPRP practitioner's role regarding a client's medication is BEST described as:
- Prescribing and adjusting medications as needed
- Educating clients about medications and supporting adherence through engagement (Correct answer)
- Administering injections and monitoring blood levels
- Recommending medication changes to the prescribing physician
Correct answer: Educating clients about medications and supporting adherence through engagement
CPRP practitioners support medication adherence through education, motivational support, and addressing barriers—not prescribing or administering medications.
Question 3: Tardive dyskinesia is a potential side effect associated with long-term use of which medication class?
- Antidepressants
- First-generation antipsychotics (Correct answer)
- Mood stabilizers
- Benzodiazepines
Correct answer: First-generation antipsychotics
Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder associated with prolonged use of first-generation (typical) antipsychotics due to their dopamine-blocking effects.
Question 4: A client tells their CPRP practitioner they stopped taking medication because of weight gain. The BEST recovery-oriented response is to:
- Insist the client resume the medication immediately
- Acknowledge the concern and collaborate to address it with the prescriber (Correct answer)
- Document non-compliance and report to the clinical team only
- Advise the client that weight gain is unavoidable and must be accepted
Correct answer: Acknowledge the concern and collaborate to address it with the prescriber
A recovery-oriented response validates the client's concern about side effects and facilitates a collaborative discussion with the prescriber to explore alternatives or solutions.
Question 5: Which of the following is a common reason for medication non-adherence in individuals with psychiatric disabilities?
- Lack of interest in recovery
- Intolerable side effects, cost, or lack of perceived benefit (Correct answer)
- Overconfidence in clinical prognosis
- Inability to understand written instructions
Correct answer: Intolerable side effects, cost, or lack of perceived benefit
Medication non-adherence is frequently driven by practical barriers such as side effects, cost, or a lack of perceived benefit rather than lack of motivation for recovery.
Question 6: Lithium is commonly used as a mood stabilizer for which condition?
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder (Correct answer)
- Major depressive disorder with psychosis
- Borderline personality disorder
Correct answer: Bipolar disorder
Lithium is a first-line mood stabilizer primarily used to treat bipolar disorder, helping to reduce the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes.
CPRP CPRP Medication Management & Psychopharmacology 1
Which class of medications is MOST commonly prescribed for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders?