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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an effective approach to community-based treatment for the mentally ill population. This type of treatment encompasses which of the following?

A) 24-hour-a-day services
B) Infrequent contact with clients
C) High staff-to-client ratio
D) Limited length of service

Question 2

A client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil) to treat her depression. She is at a local caf for lunch with a friend. Which of the following items on the menu would be least appropriate for the client to order?

A) Roast beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy
B) A Cobb salad with blue cheese and Roquefort salad dressing
C) Scrambled eggs, toast, and grape jelly
D) Medium-well steak, French fries, and broccoli

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback: ACT includes a 24-hour-a-day service, with low staff-to-client ratios, in-home or community services, intense and frequent contact, and unlimited length of service.

Answer to Question 2

B