Which principles characterize mental health care in Canada? ...

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Which principles characterize mental health care in Canada? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Portability
  b. Universality
  c. Accessibility
  d. Comprehensiveness
  e. Private insurance models
  f. Public administration

Question 2

An older client is exhibiting symptoms of major depressive disorder. A physician is considering prescribing an antidepressant. Which physiological problem should make a nurse question this medication regime?
 
  1. Altered cortical and intellectual functioning
  2. Altered respiratory and gastrointestinal functioning
  3. Altered liver and kidney functioning
  4. Altered endocrine and immune system functioning

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D, F
Portability refers to retaining services in the event of moving; universality means that everyone in the nation of Canada is covered; accessibility indicates that everyone has access to health care; comprehensiveness means that all necessary treatment is covered; and public administration reveals that the health care system is publicly run and accountable. Private insurance models are the type of insurance provided in the United States.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The nurse should question the use of antidepressant medication in a client with altered liver and kidney function. Antidepressant medication should be administered with consideration for age-related physiological changes in absorption, distribution, elimination, and brain receptor sensitivity. Because of these changes, medications can reach high levels despite moderate oral dosage.