The Patient Has Been Depressed and the Physician Plans to Begin

question 23

Multiple Choice

The patient has been depressed and the physician plans to begin treatment with an antidepressant medication.In performing the initial assessment,what is the most important for the nurse to ask?

• A)"How much alcohol do you consume during the week?"
• B)"Are you allergic to any medications?"
• C)"How long have you been depressed?"
• D)"Have you had any thoughts about killing yourself?"

Comprehend the role of unconscious processes in human behavior according to Freud.

Understand the psychological theories related to behaviorism and their applications.

Grasp the concepts and importance of cognitive and evolutionary psychology in understanding human behavior.

Familiarize with basic principles of humanistic psychology and its approach to therapy and self-improvement.

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Definitions:

Kamakura Period

A period in Japanese history running from 1185 to 1333, marked by the rule of the Kamakura shogunate and noted for the emergence of the samurai class and the spread of Zen Buddhism.

Esoteric Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism focusing on secret teachings and rituals meant to be understood or practiced by a select group of initiates.

Zen Buddhism

A branch of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, personal insight, and simplicity to achieve enlightenment.

Legends of Mount Shigi

Likely refers to historical or religious narratives associated with Mount Shigi in Japan, though not a widely recognized term in literature or history.