A nurse is participating in the care of a client whose treatment involves application of the principles of psychopharmacotherapy. As a result, the client's treatment will prioritize which of the following?
A) Altering the molecular structure of the neuronal nuclei
B) Control of the environmental factors that are known to underlie mental illness
C) Altering the process of gene expression within neurons
D) Blocking or enhancing the effects of specific neurotransmitters
Ans: D
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Psychopharmacotherapy involves blocking or enhancing certain neurotransmitters, especially those implicated in mental illness. Psychopharmacotherapy does address genetic factors or environment.
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