Family Psychiatric Mental Health I Review| Qs & As|
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A 45 y/o man with severe major depression is on a high dose of an antidepressant but develops
increased blood pressure. Which of the following medications is most likely the culprit?
Ans: Citalopram
Mirtazapine
Venlafaxine
Nefazodone
Compared with unipolar depression, the depressed phase of bipolar disorder
Ans: carries a higher risk of suicide
Nikki is a 22 y/o female diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Her symptoms are self-harm by
cutting, binge-purge eating, and alcohol and prescription pill abuse. Which of the following therapies
would be the best match for this type of client?
Ans: Dialectical Behavior Therapy because its goal is to increase self awareness.