This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A family member of a suicidal patient asks, Are there any medications that can prevent a person from ... (Read 173 times)

lak

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jul 19, 2018
A family member of a suicidal patient asks, Are there any medications that can prevent a person from committing suicide? Which statement best answers the question?
 
  a. If people want to harm themselves, they eventually will.
  b. Antipsychotic medications are used primarily for suicide prevention.
  c. Antidepressants treat mood disorders that accompany suicidal ideation.
  d. There are no medications available that specifically affect suicidal behavior.

Question 2

Which intervention would the nurse implement when a patient's frontal lobe is affected?
 
  a. Educating the patient on the affects of dopamine
  b. Helping the patient identify reasons for crying
  c. Assessing the patient for any suicidal ideations
  d. Evaluating the affects of medication on motivation


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

iceage

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

ANS: C
Although there is no medication to prevent suicide, the most constructive answer informs the family that mood disorders are often accompany by suicidal ideation, and antidepressants can treat these. Antipsychotic medications are not generally used for depression. The remain-ing option lacks empathy and does not accurately answer the question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Researchers believe that frontal lobe dysfunction is related to feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, both of which are signs of suicidal thoughts. The remaining options are related to symptoms that are associated with the limbic system.


lak

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

cdmart10

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Tiger, the largest and heaviest living species of the cat family Tiger, the largest and heaviest living species of the cat family
Patient receiving ultrasound treatment to the left elbow. Patient receiving ultrasound treatment to the left elbow.
Patient with typical rheumatoid arthritis contractures. Patient with typical rheumatoid arthritis contractures.
For kinship analyses buccal swabs from close family are taken for comparison. For kinship analyses buccal swabs from close family are taken for comparison.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair. Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.
Alzheimer’s medications work by intensifying the effect of acetylcholine at the receptor. Alzheimer’s medications work by intensifying the effect of acetylcholine at the receptor.
Video: Supine Position

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library