a client has a BMI of 30..5 and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. which medication
is indicated for this diagnosis and has less effect on BMI?
aripiprazole/ Abilify or lurasidone
per ai lurasidone is slightly better in terms of weight loss.
a client communicates using short one or two word responses
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, alogia
which statement is true regarding old with compulsions/complaints
they are typically performed in response to an obsessive thought
why are diagnostic instruments and psychiatric rating scales beneficial?
they can help to standardize the information collected across time by various
clinicians or researchers
explained: these are valuable tools to enhance the consistency and objectivity
of mental health assessments, but they should always be used in conjunction
with other clinical skills and judgement.
select the appropriate treatment modalities for a client with circadian rhythm sleep wake
disorder?
, melatonin and chronotherapy
which medication should the patient take in the morning instead of at night, taking at
night and having difficulty sleeping
topiramate take at night to reduce day time sedation
fluoxetine is the answer it can have activating side effects which can cause
insomnia take in am to avoid or If noticed.
which physiological response commonly occurs in clients with anxiety disorders
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exaggerated noradrenergic system output
explained: in anxiety disorders the noradrenergic system is often overactive
meaning minor stressors can trigger exaggerated release of norepinephrine
leading to the physical symptoms of anxiety
what client has the best prognosis after the diagnosis of schizophrenia
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is indicated for this diagnosis and has less effect on BMI?
aripiprazole/ Abilify or lurasidone
per ai lurasidone is slightly better in terms of weight loss.
a client communicates using short one or two word responses
Give this one a try later!
, alogia
which statement is true regarding old with compulsions/complaints
they are typically performed in response to an obsessive thought
why are diagnostic instruments and psychiatric rating scales beneficial?
they can help to standardize the information collected across time by various
clinicians or researchers
explained: these are valuable tools to enhance the consistency and objectivity
of mental health assessments, but they should always be used in conjunction
with other clinical skills and judgement.
select the appropriate treatment modalities for a client with circadian rhythm sleep wake
disorder?
, melatonin and chronotherapy
which medication should the patient take in the morning instead of at night, taking at
night and having difficulty sleeping
topiramate take at night to reduce day time sedation
fluoxetine is the answer it can have activating side effects which can cause
insomnia take in am to avoid or If noticed.
which physiological response commonly occurs in clients with anxiety disorders
Give this one a try later!
exaggerated noradrenergic system output
explained: in anxiety disorders the noradrenergic system is often overactive
meaning minor stressors can trigger exaggerated release of norepinephrine
leading to the physical symptoms of anxiety
what client has the best prognosis after the diagnosis of schizophrenia
Give this one a try later!
