CPRP Medication Management & Psychopharmacology Flashcards
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The concept of 'shared decision-making' in medication management means:
Answer: The client and provider collaboratively discuss options and make medication decisions together
Shared decision-making is a collaborative process in which both the provider and client discuss evidence, preferences, and values to reach a mutually agreed-upon medication decision.
Clozapine is used for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but requires regular monitoring for which serious side effect?
Answer: Agranulocytosis (dangerously low white blood cell count)
Clozapine carries a risk of agranulocytosis, a potentially life-threatening reduction in white blood cells, requiring mandatory regular blood count monitoring.
A CPRP practitioner can BEST support a client's informed consent to medication treatment by:
Answer: Helping the client understand benefits, risks, and alternatives in plain language
Supporting informed consent involves helping clients fully understand their medication options—including benefits, risks, and alternatives—in accessible, clear language.
Which of the following is a common benzodiazepine used for anxiety management in psychiatric rehabilitation clients?
Answer: Lorazepam
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine commonly used for acute anxiety management, though long-term use carries risks of dependence.
When a client in psychiatric rehabilitation expresses a desire to discontinue their medication, the CPRP practitioner should FIRST:
Answer: Explore the client's reasoning and facilitate a discussion with the prescriber
A recovery-oriented response to medication discontinuation involves understanding the client's rationale and ensuring a safe, collaborative discussion with the prescribing clinician.
Psychoeducation about medications in psychiatric rehabilitation is MOST effective when it:
Answer: Is tailored to the individual's questions, literacy level, and personal goals
Individualized psychoeducation that addresses the person's specific concerns, literacy level, and recovery goals is far more effective than generic, one-size-fits-all delivery.