Which of the Following Is Not an Instance When a Patient's

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an instance when a patient's right to refuse treatment can be violated?

• A) When the family has determined that the patient is refusing treatment just to spite them
• B) When the patient is judged unable to make a reasonable decision about treatment
• C) When it is determined that decisions about a patient's treatment must be made by others
• D) When the patient is psychotic or suicidal

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Definitions:

Neuroleptics

Drugs used to treat psychotic symptoms.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and the regulation of movement and emotional responses.

Schizophrenia

A grave psychological disorder defined by changes in thought processing, sensory interpretation, emotional state, communication, identity, and conduct.