Question

scenario: a patient with schizophrenia has a history of poor medication adherence. which long - acting injectable antipsychotic might be beneficial? question: what is a potential benefit of long - acting injectable antipsychotics? lower risk of side effects. reduced need for daily medication. increased efficacy compared to oral medications. no monitoring required.

Explanation:

• "Lower risk of side effects": Long - acting injectable antipsychotics don't inherently have a lower risk of side effects compared to oral forms. The side effect profile is related to the drug class, not the administration route.
• "Reduced need for daily medication": Long - acting injectable antipsychotics are administered at longer intervals (e.g., weekly, monthly), so patients don't need to take medication daily. This is beneficial, especially for those with poor adherence.
• "Increased efficacy compared to oral medications": There's no evidence that long - acting injectable antipsychotics are more efficacious than oral ones. Efficacy is related to the drug and the patient's response.
• "No monitoring required": These medications still require monitoring for side effects and therapeutic response.

Answer:

B. Reduced need for daily medication.