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mynx · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse could anticipate that the treatment plan for a patient experiencing memory difficulties might include medications designed to

a. inhibit GABA.
b. increase dopamine at receptor sites.
c. decrease dopamine at receptor sites.
d. prevent destruction of acetylcholine.

Question 2

The nurse who uses the interpersonal model as a basis for practice will focus assessment on identifying

a. intrapsychic conflicts.
b. relationship problems.
c. how the environment affects behavior.
d. the patient's achievement of development tasks.

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Increased acetylcholine plays a role in learning and memory. Preventing destruction of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesteras e would result in higher levels of acetylcholine, with the potential for improved memory. GABA is known to affect anxiety level rather than memory. Increased dopamine would cause symptoms associated with schizophrenia or mania rather than improve memory. Decreasing dopamine at receptor sites is associated with Parkinson's disease rather than improving memory.

Answer to Question 2

B
Interpersonal therapists assess for current difficulties in the patient's relationships with others. Learning new, more effective interpersonal skills becomes a goal of therapy. Psychoanalytic therapists focus on intrapsychic conflicts. The other options are not the focus of the model.