Author Question: During an interview, a patient with mania demonstrates very rapid speech and talks continuously and ... (Read 43 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During an interview, a patient with mania demonstrates very rapid speech and talks continuously and loudly. The patient's speech pattern is best documented as:

a. tangential.
b. pressured.
c. inappropriate.
d. circumlocution.

Question 2

Which therapy would MOST likely lead to better outcomes for a client who has bipolar disorder?

a. psychotherapy alone
b. psychoanalysis combined with antimanic medication
c. antimanic medication and group therapy
d. medication alone

Anna · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Pressured speech is rapid, forcefully delivered speech that is often loud and excessive.

Answer to Question 2

C
Better outcomes for clients with bipolar disorder result from the administration of antimanic medications along with group therapy. The medications will address symptoms related to the disorder, including: irritability, delusions, hallucinations, and so on. Group therapy will provide the client with an opportunity to develop socialization skills and improve interpersonal relationships.