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lak

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A family member of a suicidal patient asks, Are there any medications that can prevent a person from committing suicide? Which statement best answers the question?
 
  a. If people want to harm themselves, they eventually will.
  b. Antipsychotic medications are used primarily for suicide prevention.
  c. Antidepressants treat mood disorders that accompany suicidal ideation.
  d. There are no medications available that specifically affect suicidal behavior.

Question 2

Which intervention would the nurse implement when a patient's frontal lobe is affected?
 
  a. Educating the patient on the affects of dopamine
  b. Helping the patient identify reasons for crying
  c. Assessing the patient for any suicidal ideations
  d. Evaluating the affects of medication on motivation


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iceage

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Although there is no medication to prevent suicide, the most constructive answer informs the family that mood disorders are often accompany by suicidal ideation, and antidepressants can treat these. Antipsychotic medications are not generally used for depression. The remain-ing option lacks empathy and does not accurately answer the question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Researchers believe that frontal lobe dysfunction is related to feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, both of which are signs of suicidal thoughts. The remaining options are related to symptoms that are associated with the limbic system.


lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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