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Starlight · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Biological theories of depressive disorders include all of the following except:

A.
Chemical imbalances are responsible.
B.
The patient experiences maladaptive thought processes.
C.
There are genetic tendencies that run in families.
D.
Hormonal factors make women more susceptible than men.

Question 2

Your depressed patient is just started on duloxetine (Cymbalta). Which statement by the spouse tells you that family teaching has been effective?

A.
I can't wait for him to be back to his old self in the next day or so.
B.
I realize we can't expect big changes right away.
C.
I have to take him for weekly blood tests to monitor the drug dosage.
D.
I will make sure he doesn't eat any aged cheese for the next 2 months until the dose is stabilized.

bimper21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Responses A, C, and D are all contributing biological factors to depression.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
This response tells you the spouse understands that antidepressants can take some time before seeing improvements. Response A tells you the spouse incorrectly thinks the drug will work immediately. There are no blood tests or food restrictions with this drug.