Psychopharmacology and Suicide Prevention
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What is the primary goal of interventions in patient care?

  • To reconnect the patient with others
  • To provide a safe environment
  • To reduce suicidal behavior
  • To ensure patient safety (correct)
  • What is a key aspect of milieu therapy?

  • Helping patients develop crisis management strategies (correct)
  • Removing environmental hazards
  • Providing medication
  • Providing safe living conditions
  • What is a common symptom shared by people with depression?

  • Enhanced cognitive function
  • Irritability (correct)
  • Euphoria
  • Elated mood
  • What is the purpose of routine checks and 1:1 observation?

    <p>To ensure patient safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of untreated depression?

    <p>Increased risk of suicide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of helping patients identify ways to manage their safety needs?

    <p>To enhance patient autonomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taking a serum level at 8am in a patient taking Depakote?

    <p>To measure the trough level of the medication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is implicated in dementia?

    <p>Acetylcholine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first priority when a patient endorses suicidal ideation?

    <p>Safety with least restrictive care possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cultural factor that may help prevent suicide?

    <p>Cultural beliefs that discourage suicide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking questions like 'Have you ever felt that life was not worth living?'?

    <p>To identify those who are thinking about suicide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of instituting effective interventions in patients with suicidal ideation?

    <p>To prevent future episodes of suicidal ideation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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