Question 175 · LEK · Antipsychotics
A 30-year-old male was transported to A&E after he was found wandering the streets barefoot in the middle of winter. The patient was admitted to a stationary psychiatric ward and was stabilized with anti-psychotic drugs. Looking at the patient’s medical history, the attending doctor noticed that the patient had repeatedly failed to comply with the treatment regimen after discharge and each time the disease recurred. Which of the following drugs is the best choice for this patient?
- A. clozapine.
- B. haloperidol decanoate.
- C. chlorpromazine.
- D. thioridazine.
- E. quetiapine.
Hint
The key problem is repeated relapse after discharge because the patient stops taking oral medication.
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