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Starlight

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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.


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bimper21

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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