Mental Health Ch.16
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What is the primary focus of therapy for childhood depression?

  • Alleviating symptoms and strengthening coping skills (correct)
  • Identifying the root cause
  • Involving the extended family
  • Providing medication only

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a symptom of adolescence depression?

  • Anger
  • Compliance (correct)
  • Delinquency
  • Running away

    • What is the best clue that differentiates depression from normal stormy adolescent behavior?

  • Visible manifestation of behavioral change lasting several weeks (correct)
  • Participation in extracurricular activities
  • Isolation from peers
  • Increased academic performance

    • What is mentioned as the most common precipitant to adolescent suicide?

    <p>Perception of abandonment by parents or close peer relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of intervention is mentioned for treating depression in adolescents?

    <p>Supportive psychosocial intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What warning is provided by the Food and Drug Administration regarding antidepressant medication use in children and adolescents?

    <p>'Black-box' warning for increased risk of suicidality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common symptoms of postpartum depression?

    <p>Fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with transient depression?

    <p>Weight loss and increased energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of symptoms are identified in mild depression?

    <p>Anger, anxiety, tearfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT associated with postpartum depression according to the text?

    <p>High energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common treatment for postpartum depression mentioned in the text?

    <p>Antidepressants and psychosocial therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do symptoms of transient depression differ from mild depression?

    <p>Transient depression includes hyperactivity, while mild depression includes fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing diagnosis best fits the individual's situation of being unable to work since the parent's death, unable to look at the parent's belongings, and crying daily?

    <p>Grieving, complicated related to parent’s death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the individual considered to have dysfunctional or complicated grieving?

    <p>Exhibiting anger towards the deceased parent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key indicator of dysfunctional or complicated grieving in this individual?

    <p>Inability to return to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome is NOT a part of the criteria for measuring outcomes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Idealizing or obsessing about the lost entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the signs that the grieving response has arrested in the anger stage?

    <p>Turning anger inwards on oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom indicates that the individual's grieving has become dysfunctional or complicated?

    <p>Continuously crying daily for hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy is specifically mentioned in the text as a treatment modality?

    <p>Cognitive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a stress-management technique in the text?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the evaluation focus on regarding the client's self-harm?

    <p>Avoidance of self-harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, what is one of the ways mentioned to increase self-esteem?

    <p>Positive affirmations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a support service mentioned in the text?

    <p>Pharmacological counseling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When evaluating client progress, what stage of the grieving process should the client be able to verbalize feelings and behaviors associated with?

    <p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of electroconvulsive therapy?

    <p>Elevated biogenic amines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment modality is associated with the risk of permanent memory loss?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy involves avoiding foods high in tyramine?

    <p>Monoamine oxidase inhibitors therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment modality involves the use of muscle relaxants and short-acting anesthetics?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common side effects associated with electroconvulsive therapy?

    <p>Temporary memory loss and confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family education instruction is crucial for individuals taking antidepressants?

    <p>Report rapid heart rate to the physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

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