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tnt_battle

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The nurse assesses a patient who abuses large quantities of amphetamines. Assessment findings are likely to be similar to which psychiatric disorder?
 
  a. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
  b. Bipolar disorder, manic phase
  c. Generalized anxiety disorder
  d. Paranoid schizophrenia

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A soldier returned home last year after deployment to a war zone
 
  The soldier's spouse reports, We had planned to start a family right away, but now he won't talk about it. He won't even look at children. I wonder if we're going to make it as a couple. Select the nurse's best response.
  a. PTSD often changes a person's sexual functioning.
  b. I encourage you to continue to participate in social activities where children are present.
  c. Have you talked with your spouse about these reactions? Sometimes we just need to confront behavior.
  d. PTSD often strains relationships. Here are some community resources for help.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Amphetamines enhance dopamine activity. The psychosis that is induced by amphetamines closely mimics the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia. The other disorders have less to do with dopamine dysregulation.

Answer to Question 2

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PTSD precipitates changes that often lead to divorce. It's important to provide support to both the veteran and spouse. Confrontation will not be effective. While it's important to provide information, ongoing support will be more effective.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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