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ETearle

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Mrs. Copenhagen's psychiatrist informs her that he thinks she needs to participate in a 3-month outpatient aftercare program following her discharge. Which specific law would protect Mrs.
 
  Copenhagen's right to request a second opinion before agreeing to his suggestion?
  A) The Patient Self-Determination Act
  B) Dixon v. Weinberger Least Restrictive Environment Law
  C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  D) Tarasoff Duty to Warn Law

Question 2

Which serious side effect of antipsychotic medications involves sudden fever, rigidity, tachycardia, hypertension, and decreased levels of consciousness?
 
  a. akathisia
  b. dystonia
  c. neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  d. tardive dyskinesia



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a possible side effect of all antipsychotics and is associated with sudden fever, hypertension, rigidity, tachycardia, and decreased levels of consciousness. Individuals experiencing this are normally mistaken for having infectious conditions. In such cases, antibiotic treatment and unnecessary investigations can result in a delay of diagnosis.



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