Which of the following is NOT important in patient education with antipsychotic medications?
A) No medications, such as alcohol, muscle relaxants, analgesics, antihistamines, cardiac medications, and antihypertensives, should be taken with antipsychotics without the knowledge and permission of the physician.
B) Assure the patient that antipsychotics are not addictive.
C) Be sure the patient knows and reports early extrapyramidal symptoms.
D) The patient should avoid exposure to the sun while taking antipsychotic medications.
E) All of the above statements are important in patient education.
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