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A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has a history of self-mutilation and suicide attempts. The patient reveals feelings of depression and anger with life. Which type of medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
 
  a. Benzodiazepine
  b. Mood stabilizing medication
  c. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
  d. Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Question 2

A nurse reports to the treatment team that a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder has displayed the behaviors below. This patient is detached and superficial during counseling sessions.
 
  Which behavior by the patient most clearly warrants limit setting?
 
  a. Flattering the nurse
  b. Lying to other patients
  c. Verbal abuse of another patient
  d. Detached superficiality during counseling


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

ANS: B
Mood stabilizing medications have been effective for many patients with borderline personality disorder. Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) or anxiolytics are not supported by data given in the scenario. MAOIs require great diligence in adherence to a restricted diet and are rarely used for patients who are impulsive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Limits must be set in areas in which the patient's behavior affects the rights of others. Limiting verbal abuse of another patient is a priority intervention and particularly relevant when interacting with a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder. The other concerns should be addressed during therapeutic encounters.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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