A Patient with Schizophrenia Has Been Taking an Oral FGA

Multiple Choice

A patient with schizophrenia has been taking an oral FGA for 1 week. The patient has been taking the drug daily in two divided doses. The individual complains of daytime drowsiness. The patient's family reports a decrease in the person's hostility and anxiety but states that the patient remains antisocial with disordered thinking. What will the nurse tell the patient and the family?

A) An increased dose of the drug may be needed.
B) Intramuscular dosing may be needed.
C) Some symptoms take months to improve.
D) The entire dose may be taken at bedtime.