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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?

To ensure patient safety (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of untreated depression?

Increased risk of suicide (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To enhance patient autonomy (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To measure the trough level of the medication (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in dementia?

Acetylcholine (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Safety with least restrictive care possible (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cultural beliefs that discourage suicide (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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