Compare and Contrast How Diagnosis of Problem Drinking Has Changed

question 168

Essay

Compare and contrast how diagnosis of problem drinking has changed between the DSM-IV-TR and the DSM-5 of the American Psychiatric Association.

Understand and apply the dose amount equation (DA equation) for medication preparation.

Evaluate prepared medication doses for accuracy and safety.

Identify the trade and generic names of commonly prescribed medications.

Apply knowledge of medication routes and administration guidelines.

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Definitions:

Brain Stimulation

Interventions that directly or indirectly stimulate the brain in order to bring about psychological improvement.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to relieve severe mental disorders.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression which involves inducing seizures in anesthetized patients through electrical currents.

MAO Inhibitors

A class of medications used to treat depression by inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters.