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neverstopbelieb

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An adult female client has been diagnosed with a personality disorder. What characteristic of this client's experience would be considered to be a possible second hit in the etiology of her disorder?
 
  A) The client's current socioeconomic status
  B) The client's genetic phenotype
  C) Abuse the client suffered as a teenager
  D) Psychotropic medications that have been used without success

Question 2

A nurse is participating in the care of a client whose treatment involves application of the principles of psychopharmacothera py. As a result, the client's treatment will prioritize which of the following?
 
  A) Altering the molecular structure of the neuronal nuclei
  B) Control of the environmental factors that are known to underlie mental illness
  C) Altering the process of gene expression within neurons
  D) Blocking or enhancing the effects of specific neurotransmitters



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
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Examples of second hits might include intense experiential toxins, such as physical abuse or neglect, infections, or prenatal exposure to alcohol. Socioeconomic status, medications, and genetic factors are not normally categorized as second hits.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
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Psychopharmacothera py involves blocking or enhancing certain neurotransmitters, especially those implicated in mental illness. Psychopharmacothera py does address genetic factors or environment.




neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


tandmlomax84

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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