Mrs Hernandez Presents with Complaints of Irritability, Difficulty with Sleep

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Hernandez presents with complaints of irritability, difficulty with sleep, poor concentration, and stomach upset. She experienced a traumatic event 3 months ago. You prescribe an SSRI to address her symptoms. One month later she returns endorsing improvement of symptoms and requests to discontinue medication. You counsel her that medications should be continued for ________ after acute response to decrease the risk of recurrence.

• A) 6 months
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 months
• D) 1 year

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Definitions:

Personal Problems

Issues or difficulties in an individual's life that are personal in nature, often affecting their emotional or mental well-being.

Family Problems

Issues or conflicts within a family unit that negatively affect the relationships and functioning of its members.

Social Services

A range of public or private services designed to provide support, care, and assistance to individuals and communities in need.

Domestic Abuse

Actions or behaviors aimed at exerting control, power, or harm over an intimate partner, which can be physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological in nature.