Ariana has been experiencing mental confusion, hallucinations, and delusions. Her parents schedule an appointment with a therapist to find out if there is something she can take to reduce her symptoms. In this case, the doctor will most likely prescribe:
a. fluoxetine
b. benzodiazepines
c. lithium carbonate
d. chlorpromazine
D
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It is _____ to distinguish among irreversible dementias, reversible dementias, and delirium
a. unimportant b. impossible c. easy d. critical
After Sadie's husband died suddenly in his early 40s, she was very angry with God and found it difficult to accept what had happened. Sadie was very devout and had supported her church for many years. Her anger is:
a. a normal reaction b. an unacceptable response to what has happened c. a betrayal of her religious faith d. a deviant psychosocial manifestation of underlying troubles e. an example of anticipatory grief
Charles has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability. His mother consumed alcohol on a regular basis during her pregnancy. What is the most likely cause of Charles's impairment?
A. Down syndrome B. Parkinson's disease C. fetal alcohol syndrome D. Huntington's disease
The reliability of the WAIS-IV
a. is not well-established b. ranges from 0.90 to 0.98 for the indexes c. has recently decreased sharply d. is of little importance