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What is the primary purpose of using slow-release preparations in patients with antipsychotic medication?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a conventional antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation?
Haloperidol is an atypical antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation.
Haloperidol is an atypical antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation.
What is the purpose of using zuclopenthixol acetate in the treatment of psychosis?
What is the purpose of using zuclopenthixol acetate in the treatment of psychosis?
Zuclopenthixol acetate has a longer duration of action compared to other depot preparations.
Zuclopenthixol acetate has a longer duration of action compared to other depot preparations.
Risperidone is an example of a conventional antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation.
Risperidone is an example of a conventional antipsychotic drug available in slow-release preparation.
Slow-release preparations are administered orally.
Slow-release preparations are administered orally.
Paliperidone is an active metabolite of olanzapine.
Paliperidone is an active metabolite of olanzapine.
