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justinmsk

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Somatization becomes a mental health problem when it interferes with
 
  1. social activities.
  2. cultural orientation.
  3. recreational activities.
  4. activities of daily life.

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The treatment team discusses a patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and cannabis abuse who is having increased hallucinations and delusions. The patient has recently used cannabis on a daily basis.
 
  To plan effective treatment, the team should: a. provide long-term care for the patient in a residential facility.
  b. withdraw the patient from cannabis, then treat the schizophrenia.
  c. consider each diagnosis primary, and provide simultaneous treatment.
  d. first treat the schizophrenia, then establish goals for substance abuse treatment.


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Second criterion for diagnosis is interference with daily life.

Answer to Question 2

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Both diagnoses should be considered primary and receive simultaneous treatment. Co-occurring disorders require longer treatment and progress is slower, but treatment may occur in the community.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Wow, this really help

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