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penguins · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Following a change in job position, a minister asks a client how he likes his new job. The client states, Oh everything is great. I can really see myself going far in this new position.

However, the client's voice is monotone and his face is nearly absent of affective expression. The minister is worried about this client and describes his facial expression as which of the following?

A) Inappropriate
B) Blunted
C) Flat
D) Constricted

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with depression and notes that the client has been prescribed mirtazapine. The nurse identifies this agent as which drug category?

A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
B) Cyclic antidepressant
C) Norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor
D) Alpha-2 antagonist

jharrington11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Several terms are used to describe affect. Flat refers to an absent or nearly absent affective expression. Inappropriate describes a discordant affective expression accompanying the content of speech or ideation. Blunted refers to a significantly reduced intensity of emotional expression. Restricted or constricted indicates that there is a mild reduction in the range and intensity of emotional expression.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Mirtazapine is an alpha-2 antagonist. Escitalopram, fluoxetine, and sertraline are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Amitriptyline, imipramine, and amoxapine are examples of tricyclic antidepressants. Bupropion is a norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor.