PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Question 1

What are some of the factors that contribute to non-adherence with psychotropic medication?

Answer 1

Individuals with schizophrenia often forget to take their medication
general lack of understanding about the reasons for the prescription of antipsychotic medications and their side effects. Education about the need to take medications as prescribed has been identified as a key role for nurses. However, nurses report feeling inadequately prepared to educate others about psychotropic medications and many express concerns about their own knowledge deficit about these medications.