Since Hal Only Has Two Symptoms of Depression, and a Diagnosis

question 142

Multiple Choice

Since Hal only has two symptoms of depression, and a diagnosis of the disorder requires that four symptoms be present, a clinician operating on the basis of the medical model would

• A) consider these symptoms' severity.
• B) request a second opinion.
• C) not diagnose Hal with the disorder.
• D) perform further testing.

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Definitions:

Confrontational

An approach or behavior that involves direct and sometimes aggressive expression of opinions or demands.

Skeptical

Having doubts or reservations; questioning the validity or authenticity of something.

Opiate Withdrawal

Symptoms that occur when discontinuing or reducing intake of opiate drugs, characterized by agitation, nausea, pain, and other physical effects.

Naloxone

A medication used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose, rapidly restoring normal respiration to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped.