Author Question: After several weeks of antidepressants, which of the following signs is MOST predictive of suicide ... (Read 27 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

After several weeks of antidepressants, which of the following signs is MOST predictive of suicide in the client who was diagnosed with depression?

a. fatigue
b. insomnia
c. cheerful new energy
d. lack of social support

Question 2

Which medication would a nurse expect to be prescribed to an adolescent patient diagnosed with a conduct disorder who has a history of physically abusing younger siblings?

a. Propranolol (Inderal)
b. Propranolol (Ritalin)
c. Clozapine (Clozaril)
d. Phenytoin (Dilantin)

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
After several weeks of antidepressant therapy, a cheerful new energy is most predictive of suicide in clients who have been diagnosed with depression. During depression, these individuals lacked the energy to commit suicide. However after treatment, they have the energy to complete a suicide. Warning signs include the giving away of personal items.

Answer to Question 2

C
Atypical antipsychotic agents are more effective than stimulants in treating aggression in children and conduct disorders in adolescents. The remaining options are not known to be effective for this condition.