Antipsychotic Depot Preparations in Psychiatry
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What is the primary purpose of using slow-release preparations in patients with antipsychotic medication?

  • To prevent relapse in patients who cannot adhere to regular medication (correct)
  • To reduce the frequency of intramuscular injections
  • To improve the bioavailability of antipsychotic drugs
  • To treat acute psychosis
  • Which of the following slow-release preparations has a shorter duration of action compared to others?

  • Zuclopenthixol acetate (correct)
  • Risperidone
  • Fluphenazine decanoate
  • Haloperidol decanoate
  • What is the usual route of administration for slow-release preparations of antipsychotic drugs?

  • Intravenous
  • Oral
  • Intramuscular (correct)
  • Sublingual
  • Which of the following is NOT a conventional antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation?

    <p>Risperidone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Haloperidol is an atypical antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using zuclopenthixol acetate in the treatment of psychosis?

    <p>To treat acute psychosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Zuclopenthixol acetate has a longer duration of action compared to other depot preparations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Risperidone is an example of a conventional antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Slow-release preparations are administered orally.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paliperidone is an active metabolite of olanzapine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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