Which of the following is a risk factor for homelessness among persons with SPMI?
A) Adequate family support
B) Presence of negative symptoms of schizophrenia
C) Concurrent drug or alcohol abuse
D) Presence of a cognitive disorder
Ans: C
Risk factors for homelessness include presence of positive symptoms of schizophrenia, concurrent drug or alcohol abuse, presence of a personality disorder, lack of current family support, and high rate of disorganized family functioning from birth to age 18.
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When diagnosing an MI on a 12-lead ECG, the nurse knows that the reciprocal leads may: Select all that apply
1. Reflect a mirror image of the changes or damage seen in the indicative leads. 2. Be a sign of ischemia in that area. 3. Indicate there is no ischemia in that area. 4. Reflect the same ST segment elevation seen in the indicative leads. 5. Indicate heart failure.
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1. Atypical antipsychotic drugs 2. Phenothiazine drugs 3. Beta blockers 4. Nonphenothiazine drugs
Family and friends of controlled users are often completely unaware of this person's drug use. Controlled users place ___________ constraints on their drug use, for example never on a workday, never around children, etc.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).