Which of the Following People Would Be Referred to as a Dual-Diagnosis

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would be referred to as a dual-diagnosis patient?

• A)a man suffering from depression and taking the drug Prozac (prescribed by his physician)
• B)a heroin addict who also snorts cocaine
• C)a man with anxiety disorder who also smokes marijuana
• D)a woman with depression who does not take the medication that was prescribed by her doctor

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Definitions:

Internal Organs

Organs located within the main cavities of the body, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys, which perform essential functions necessary for survival.

Spinal Tap

A medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing.

Dorsal Cavity

One of two main body cavities in humans; contains the cranial cavity and vertebral canal.