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savannahhooper

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Which patient should be considered for involuntary commitment for psychiatric treatment?
 
  a. A patient who is noncompliant with the treatment regimen
  b. A patient who sold and distributed illegal drugs
  c. A patient who threatens to harm self and others
  d. A patient who fraudulently filed for bankruptcy

Question 2

A Hispanic patient reports symptoms consistent with the cultural phenomena of susto
 
  A physical examination reveals no pathology, and depression is diagnosed. The effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be increased if combined with:
  a. care from a traditional healer.
  b. acupuncture.
  c. skin scraping.
  d. moxibustion.



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Answer to Question 1

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Involuntary commitment protects patients who are dangerous to themselves or others and cannot care for their own basic needs. Involuntary commitment also protects other individuals in society. The behaviors described in the other options are not sufficient to require involuntary hospitalization.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient is probably experiencing lost soul, a culture-bound illness. Its symptoms are depressive in nature and might well respond to treatment with an antidepressant. However, because the individual sees the cause as loss of the soul, she will not have faith in medication as a cure. Using a traditional healer to return the lost soul will set the stage for medication to relieve symptoms. The other options are not culturally appropriate.




savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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

 

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