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

Author Question: A family member of a suicidal patient asks, Are there any medications that can prevent a person from ... (Read 195 times)

lak

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
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
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
Excellent


ghepp

  • Member
  • Posts: 361
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library