Rosita Swings Between Periods of Bottomless Depression and High-Flying Enthusiasm

question 44

Multiple Choice

Rosita swings between periods of bottomless depression and high-flying enthusiasm. She never hits the middle. Her physician is MOST likely to recommend treatment with:

• A) ECT.
• B) a mood-stabilizing drug.
• C) imipramine.
• D) tranquilizers.

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Definitions:

Sleeping Pills

Medication taken to aid in falling asleep or staying asleep, medically known as hypnotics or sedatives.

Hot Cocoa

A warm beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sugar, often enjoyed as a comforting or festive drink.

Backrub

A manual technique of rubbing the back for therapeutic purposes, often to provide comfort or relieve tension.

Breastfeeding

The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast, which provides ideal nutrition and supports infant health and development.