A patient comes into your office inn a full manic episode. This patient has a diagnosis of Bipolar
and Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. You have a report
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counselor indicating that inpatient chemical dependency counseling is needed. Your patient has
been on the fence about inpatient chemical dependency treatment in the past. You assess the
patient and find a strong odor of alcohol, auditory and visual hallucinations, flight of ideas, lack of
sleep for 3 days, suicidal ideations without a firm plan, and plans to drive to another state to
gamble. The patient's brother who accompanies him corroborates this information. In order to
best treat this patient you:
a. Admit him to the dual diagnosis chemical dependency unit with an order for the collection of
laboratory values.
b. Admit him to the inpatient chemical dependency program.
c. Send the patient home with his brother and a prescription for a new antipsychotic medication.
d. Admit him to the local psychiatric unit, with an order for the collection of laboratory values. -
ANSWER D
Appraisal of the patient's suicidal ideation, plan, method, intent, and access to implement plan
would be documented in which part of the standard psychiatric evaluation?
a. History of Presenting Illness
b. Review of Systems
c. Diagnosis
d. Mental Status Exam - ANSWER D
Violence directed toward women by an intimate partner is a serious health problem worldwide.
Which of the following women has the greatest risk factors for being the victim of violence?
a. 26 years old, recently separated, Asian American woman living in Boston, Massachusetts
b. 42 years old, divorced, Caucasian woman dating a recently divorced man in Denver, Colorado
c. 17 years old, single, Native American woman living with employed boyfriend in Galena,
Alaska
d. 35 years old, pregnant, African American woman living with her husband in suburb of Dallas,
Texas - ANSWER C
Which of the following statements would be most likely to be effective in changing sexual [Show Less]