After Rick Was Hospitalized for Almost Two Months for a Severe

question 102

Multiple Choice

After Rick was hospitalized for almost two months for a severe episode of schizophrenia, it was apparent that he was not responding to Thorazine, Stelazine, or any of the other typical antipsychotic medications. The psychiatrist suggested to Rick's family that Rick's symptoms might improve if:

• A)a series of ECT treatments was implemented.
• B)one of the new atypical antipsychotics were tried, such as clozapine or risperidone.
• C)a new experimental treatment called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) was tried.
• D)lithium or Depakote was used instead of a typical antipsychotic medication.

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Definitions:

Genetic Influences

The impact that genes inherited from biological parents have on various traits or aspects of an individual, including physical appearance, personality, and susceptibility to certain diseases.

Mental State Terms

Vocabulary used to describe one's internal psychological and emotional conditions or the mental conditions of others.

Psychological Reasoning

The process of evaluating, analyzing, and understanding the mental processes underlying human behavior and thought.

Mental States

The particular conditions of mind or consciousness, including emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and desires.