Irreverence Clearly Demonstrates the Therapist's Relationship with the Problem, Not

question 58

Multiple Choice

Irreverence clearly demonstrates the therapist's relationship with the problem, not the client. How is this demonstrated by the therapist?

• A) In the therapist's confident and un-panicked response to the problem
• B) When the therapist shows limited respect for the client, therefore grounding them in reality
• C) When the therapist demonstrates they are not intimidated by the client's behavior
• D) When the therapist minimizes the presenting problem and allows the client to view it from a different perspective

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Definitions:

Subcut

Short for subcutaneous, referring to an injection or administration of medication into the layer of fat just beneath the skin.

SL

Sublingual, a method of administering medication under the tongue.

NPO

A medical abbreviation for "nil per os," Latin for "nothing by mouth," indicating a patient should not take food or water orally.

Effexor XR

A brand name for Venlafaxine, an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.