Author Question: A patient with depression has all of the following symptoms. For which symptom is he or she likely ... (Read 27 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient with depression has all of the following symptoms. For which symptom is he or she likely to receive treatment at an inpatient facility rather than as an outpatient?

a. Expressing anger at a situation or person
b. Suggesting a plan to hurt oneself
c. Crying off and on for several hours or days
d. Sleeping for 12 hours or longer daily

Question 2

Which characteristic is typical of bipolar disorder?

a. Severe highs and severe lows
b. Increased risk for suicide
c. Persistently low moods
d. Lack of pleasure in life

ntsoane kedibone · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Most patients with depression are treated as outpatients; however, when a person has suicidal thoughts (also called suicidal ideation) and particularly if the person has a suicide plan, hospita-lization may be required.

Answer to Question 2

A
Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depression, is characterized by cycling moods from severe highs (mania) and severe lows (depression). Increased risk for suicide and lack of pleasure in life are characteristics of major depression. Persistently low moods are characteristic of both major depression and dysthymia.