Your depressed patient has suddenly changed to being more cheerful and tells you he wants to reduce the clutter at home and give away some prized possessions to friends. What should be your response?

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Question 1 of 5

Your depressed patient has suddenly changed to being more cheerful and tells you he wants to reduce the clutter at home and give away some prized possessions to friends. What should be your response?

A. I'm glad you are feeling better. B. I'll tell the doctor and maybe he will reduce your dose of antidepressant. C. Ask the patient if he has any thoughts about suicide. D. Document what the patient tells you and see another patient.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Patients with antisocial personality disorder:

A. Generally must have immediate gratification. B. Display a great deal of responsibility toward others. C. Display a great deal of anxiety. D. Have obsessive thoughts when in a social situation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Nancy has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following is a goal of treatment for Nancy?

A. Comply with her medication regimen. B. Participate in long-term therapy. C. Become a group facilitator. D. Eliminate her anxiety.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements best describes schizotypal personality disorder?

A. A pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits with reduced capacity for close relationships. B. Disregard and violation of the rights of others. C. A pattern of preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism. D. Pervasive submissive and clinging behavior.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A client arrives in the emergency room with a tricyclic antidepressant overdose. Which of the following measures should the nurse do, except?

A. Maintain a patent airway. B. Administration of sodium bicarbonate. C. Administration of an antipyretic. D. Obtain an electrocardiogram.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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