A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depression Asks a Nurse If

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with major depression asks a nurse if St.John's wort could be added to the drug being prescribed.The nurse's response should be:

• A) "I can't prescribe medication for you. You will need to discuss your interest in the herbal supplement with your prescribing doctor."
• B) "Let's speak with your psychiatrist at your next appointment about trying St. John's wort. Your psychiatrist can decide whether you should try it."
• C) "You know that the medicine you are on now appears to be working well for you. You shouldn't add herbal supplements unless you feel more depressed."
• D) "Let's find some information on St. John's wort and how it interacts with the medicines you are now taking; then we can talk about it with your doctor."

Understand the influence of geographical location on physiological and behavioral responses to insult.

Comprehend the factors influencing individual reactions in group situations and emergencies.

Identify the variables that increase the likelihood of bystander intervention.

Analyze the relationship between frustration levels and aggression.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating an undesirable behavior by introducing a negative stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A system of education where the level of a response is modified through reinforcement or deterrents.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to a learned response.