What other medications might be prescribed for M.E. and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Antidepressant medication: This medication should relieve M.E.'s depression, low mood, and
irritability. Up to 25% of AD patients have some depressive symptoms.
Antipsychotic medication: M.E. has exhibited paranoid behavior; this medication would minimize her
distress and minimize her antisocial behavior.
Anticonvulsants: Seizures might occur, especially late in the disease process. Some physicians
prescribe an anticonvulsant stabilizer for hostility or aggression.
Sedative medication: This medication should allow M.E. to sleep at night and decrease her continuous
daytime wandering. Sedatives are used in combination with behavioral modification.
Antianxiety medication: AD patients often demonstrate anxiety, restlessness, and verbally disruptive
behavior.
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A young adult client notes height as "5 feet 11 inches" and weight as "200 lbs." Upon assessment, the client is found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall with a weight of 225 lbs. Which is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
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Phenomenologists focus on the manner by which people tell stories about their lives
A) True B) False
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A) Unit dose system B) Self-administered medication system C) Automated medication-dispensing system D) Bar Code Medication Administration