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Partial agonists and suicide: the role of the mental health nurse
Author(s) -
JONES M.,
GRAY R.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.69
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1365-2850
pISSN - 1351-0126
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2850.2007.01189.x
Subject(s) - gray (unit) , mental health , general partnership , psychology , nursing , library science , medicine , psychiatry , political science , law , computer science , radiology
This paper explores the theoretical risks associated with the increase of suicide in people with schizophrenia treated with partial agonists (dopamine system stabilizers). The paper discusses what we think may be happening in the brains of people with schizophrenia which contributes to their difficulties, how antipsychotic medication can ease these difficulties, and the pharmacological theory as to why an increased risk of suicide may occur with the use of partial agonists. Finally, the core nursing interventions to minimize the potential risks of suicide when caring for people who are prescribed partial agonists are described. Language: en