A nurse attends an interdisciplinary team meeting regarding a ...

[jparksx]

A nurse attends an interdisciplinary team meeting regarding a newly admitted client. Which of the following individuals are typically included as members of the interdisciplinary treatment team in psychiatry? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Respiratory therapist and psychiatrist
  2. Occupational therapist and psychologist
  3. Recreational therapist and art therapist.
  4. Social worker and hospital volunteer
  5. Mental health technician and chaplain

Question 2

A morbidly obese client is prescribed an anorexiant medication. The nurse should expect to teach the client about which medication?
 
  1. Phentermine (Mirapront)
  2. Dexfenfluramine (Redux)
  3. Sibutramine (Meridia)
  4. Pemoline (Cylert)

[akudia]

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5
Rationale: The interdisciplinary treatment team in psychiatry consists of a psychologist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, art therapist, mental health technician, and chaplain. In addition, a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, psychiatric social worker, music therapist, psychodramatist, and dietitian also participate in the interdisciplinary treatment team. Respiratory therapists and hospital volunteers are not included in the interdisciplinary treatment team in psychiatry.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The nurse should teach the client that phentermine is an anorexiant medication prescribed for morbidly obese clients. Phentermine works on the hypothalamus to stimulate the adrenal glands to release norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that signals a fight-or-flight response, reducing hunger. Dexfenfluramine has been removed from the market because of its association with serious heart and lung disease. Several deaths have been associated with the use of sibutramine by high-risk clients. Based on pressure from the FDA, the manufacturer issued a recall of the drug in October 2010. Withdrawal from anorexiants can result in rebound weight gain, lethargy, and depression.