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Strategies to Ensure Continuity of Care in Tardive Dyskinesia

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In a recent PCN interview, which of the following strategies did Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, suggest to help prevent patients from altering their medication or discontinuing visits due to tardive dyskinesia (TD) symptoms?

A. Disregarding initial signs of TD until they become problematic for the patient.
B. Providing early education about the possibility of TD and available treatments using motivational interviewing techniques.
C. Recommending abrupt discontinuation of all antipsychotic medications at the first sign of TD symptoms.
D. Avoiding the involvement of caregivers in the treatment plan.

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Strategies to Ensure Continuity of Care in Tardive Dyskinesia

In a recent PCN interview, which of the following strategies did Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, suggest to help prevent patients from altering their medication or discontinuing visits due to tardive dyskinesia (TD) symptoms?

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