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Legal and ethical considerations among individual, family, and group modalities of therapy Domestic violence & sexual abuse:  Most states require professionals to report any suspicion of child abuse.  Although reporting suspected abuse can jeopardize a therapeutic alliance, sometimes therapy needs to take a second place to the interests of safety.  If a clinician does not report suspected child abuse, they should consider the consequences of making a mistake.  Perpetrators and...

Multiple Choice 1. Which statement about methods of research in neurobehavioral pharmacology is false? a. Use of scientific method and critical reading of literature are necessary skills. b. Methods focus only on the molecular level, not the whole organism. c. Researchers must be able to quantify changes in behavior, mood, and thinking. d. Many studies require images of neurotransmitters and receptors in the living brain. Answer: b Textbook Reference: Research Methods for Evaluating the B...

The physical dimension includes genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, and gender. These components strongly influence a person’s health status and health practices. The emotional dimension foon how the mind affects body function and responds to body conditions. The environmental dimension incinfluences such as housing, sanitation, climate, and pollution of food, air, and water. Sociocultural dimenshealth practices and beliefs strongly influenced by economic status, lifestyle, fa...

While in a family therapy session, a wife comments, “Instead of spending time with me, he is usually watching sports on television.” Using an emotionally focused family therapy approach, what is an appropriate response by a PMHNP using an evocative question technique? Selected Answer: B. “How are you feeling now as you are sharing that?”  Question 2 0 out of 1 points The PMHNP is discussing problem-solving techniques with a married couple. What recommendation will the PMHNP...

vA client in group therapy has been suffering from anxiety and is worried that she will have a panic attack again. Which of the following interventions demonstrates use of the principle of imparting knowledge? Selected Answer: C. Explaining to the client the nature of panic attacks and that it is natural to worry about having another panic attack, and that this becomes a vicious cycle that can trigger a panic attack ● Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is meeting with a single mothe...

Initial Assessment o Preparation and triage o Primary Survey  Resuscitation adjuncts (F, G) o Reevaluation o Secondary Survey (H, I)  Reevaluation adjuncts o Reevaluation and post resuscitation care o Definitive care or transport  A-I Mnemonic o A- AVPU--airway and alertness with C spine o B- breathing and ventilation (rate) o C- circulation and control of hemorrhage o D- disability (neuro status) o E- exposure and environmental control o F- full set of vital signs and fa...

Erythromycin is an antibiotic and is given to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum caused by which bacterial infections? (Select all that apply) a. Syphilis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Chlamydia d. Gonorrhea e. Trichomoniasis 2. A couple is considered infertile after how many months of trying to conceive? a. 6 months b. 9 months c. 12 months d. 18 months 3. A woman with HPV is likely to present with which nursing assessment finding? a. Profuse, pus-filled vaginal discharge b. Clusters of g...

Migraine: Assessment  It is important that the patient characterize the headache by describing the duration, quality, and location of the pain.  A medication profile is essential and should include medications that have been tried in the past for headache control. If OTC medications are taken, the number used per month should be identified  A targeted physical examination is important in ruling out harmful secondary headache pathologies and confirms any information given in the hi...

1. What is your primary diagnosis for Michelle given the pattern of occurrence of symptoms, exam results, and recent history? Include the rationale and a reference for your diagnoses. 2. What is your first-line treatment plan for Michelle including medications, labs, education, referrals, and follow-up? Identify the drug class of each medication you prescribe and exactly what symptom it is targeted to address. 3. Address Michelle's request for an antibiotic Dr. Deering and class, Primar...

Which of the following are potential causes of delirium in the elderly? Mark all that apply. Correct! Dehydration Correct! Medication Effects Correct! Sepsis Correct! Metabolic imbalance Question 2 0 / 5 pts Personality changes in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury include all of the following except: Correct Answer Hypervigilance