This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Jane has begun treatment for PTSD with symptoms of depression. The nurse is reviewing the ... (Read 57 times)

Capo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 545
Jane has begun treatment for PTSD with symptoms of depression. The nurse is reviewing the physician's orders. Which of these are evidence-based modalities for initial treatment of Jane's illnesses? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Acupuncture
  B. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
  C. Sertraline (Zoloft)
  D. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
  E. Propranolol (Inderal)

Question 2

Les has been referred to the VA clinic because he was recently fired from his job. His former employer reported that he was drinking on the job and had become physically aggressive with one of his coworkers.
 
  Which of the following statements during the intake assessment are consistent with common symptoms of PTSD? Select all that apply. A. I've been drinking and smoking pot more frequently in the past few months.
  B. I've always thought I was too good for that job anyway.
  C. Sometimes I get so angry I just want to punch someone's lights out.
  D. I haven't been getting enough sleep because the nightmares keep waking me up.
  E. I don't like authority figures.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Amiracle

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
Acupuncture, SSRIs, CBT, and antihypertensives such as propranolol have been shown to be effective in treating symptoms of PTSD. ECT has not been identified as an effective treatment of symptoms of PTSD and would not be a first-line treatment for depression.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Substance abuse, aggression, insomnia, and nightmares are all symptoms commonly associated with PTSD.




Capo

  • Member
  • Posts: 545
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


bigcheese9

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library