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jerry coleman

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What have outcome studies found regarding the value of assertive community treatment programs for schizophrenia?
 
  a. They are effective but very costly.
  b. They can effectively reduce the number of days that patients spend in psychiatric hospitals.
  c. They can only work when they are staffed by psychiatrists and psychologists.
  d. They can dramatically reduce the need for dangerous antipsychotic medications.

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A 68-year-old man is brought to the emergency room by his family. Family members tell the physician that their relative has been confused, agitated, and exhibiting memory impairments. These symptoms developed in the last few days; he has no prior history
 
  of memory problems. Based on the family's information, the physician suspects the man is experiencing delirium. Which of the following questions would provide information that could confirm this diagnosis?
 
  a. Does schizophrenia run in your family?
  b. Is he taking any medications at this time?
  c. Does he experience any difficulties with motor movements?
  d. Do any members of the family suffer from Huntington's disease?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.





 

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