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shofmannx20

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Brian has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He is accused of stealing from a jewelry store and is currently being treated in a psychiatric hospital to assess his competency. Which of the following are correct regarding Brian's situation?
 
  a) Brian cannot be forced to take Haldol, an antipsychotic medication.
  b) Brian can be deemed competent even if his competency is the result of medication alone.
  c) The effects of Brian's current antipsychotic medications can be explained to the jury.
  d) All of the above

Question 2

The physical consequence associated with binge eating disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a) breathing problems
  b) cardiovascular problems
  c) migraine headaches
  d) joint/muscle problems


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cici

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


shofmannx20

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
No problem :)


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