Which of the Following Is the First and Most Crucial

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first and most crucial step in the ethical decision-making process?

• A)Assessing the context or environment in which a decision must be made
• B)Considering the various ethical principles or theories
• C)Identifying the ethical concerns
• D)Making a decision and acting on it

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Definitions:

Chlorpromazine

A phenothiazine drug commonly used for treating schizophrenia. Marketed as Thorazine.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

A severe, potentially fatal reaction to antipsychotic drugs, marked by muscle rigidity, fever, altered consciousness, and autonomic dysfunction.

Autonomic Dysfunction

A condition where the autonomic nervous system (ANS) does not work properly, affecting bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications aimed at managing psychosis, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by adjusting neurotransmitter levels in the brain.