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aabwk4 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Addiction to recreational drugs, such as crack, cocaine, and heroin, combined with use of psychotherapeutic drugs is associated with:

a. Permanent psychotic states
b. Bipolar disorder
c. Generalized anxiety disorder
d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 2

A son, who recently brought his extremely confused parent to a nursing home for admission, reports feelings of guilt. Which is the appropriate nursing response?

1. Support groups are held here on Mondays for children of residents in similar situations.
2. You did what you had to do. I wouldn't feel guilty if I were you.
3. Support groups are available to low-income families.
4. Your parent is doing just fine. We'll take very good care of him.

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Permanent psychotic states are occurring in mental health clients who combine their psychotherapeutic medications with the abuse of recreational drugs. The combination of these two types of drugs is not commonly associated with bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The most appropriate response by the nurse is to offer support to the son by presenting available support groups. Caregivers can often experience negative emotions and guilt. Release of these emotions can serve to prevent caregivers from developing psychopathology such a depression.