A Client Who Has Been Taking an Antidepressant for 10

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client who has been taking an antidepressant for 10 days complains of depression and does not find the medication to be effective. Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "I will increase the drug dosage after informing the physician"
• B) "The medication will take at least 3 weeks to be effective."
• C) "I will change the medication after informing the physician."
• D) "Stop taking the medication."

Differentiate between various disorders based on their characteristics.

Comprehend the impact of environmental and psychological factors on mental health.

Explore treatments and interventions for psychological disorders.

Discuss the ethical and cultural considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.

Midbrain

The middle portion of the brainstem, involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Sheep Brain

An animal brain commonly used in educational dissection classes to study the anatomy and function of the brain due to its similarity to the human brain.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres and facilitating interhemispheric communication.