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ADC Exam 1 Questions With Verified Answers A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine, which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game—biweekly to weekly—for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long-standing use. He states that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than his w...

Stages of General Adaptation Syndrome 1. Alarm 2. Resistance/Adaptation 3. Exhaustion (allostatic overload) Alarm Stage of GAS organism recognizes stress, begins to respond Resistance Stage of GAS organism mobilizes body's resources for coping Exhaustion Stage of GAS only occurs if stress continues and adaptation is not successful allostatic overload the consequences of long-term elevations of stress-related catabolic hormones, including hypertension, wasted muscles, ulcers, fatigue,...

Subjective: CC (chief complaint): “I am just here out of a courtesy” HPI: I.F. is a 47-year-old Caucasian female who was referred to the clinic by her husband Greg for psychiatric evaluation. Her husband reported a recent school shooting nearby 3 weeks ago “flipped a switch” in her. She is concerned about her children’s safety, and she believes something bad may happen to them. She cites cases of serial rapists, gun deaths and missing children and must check regularly on her chi...

In planning for the discharge of a client with a cognitive disorder, it is important to assess the client's caregiver support system. Which aspects are the most crucial to assess? Select all that apply. 1. Availability of resources for caregiver support. 2. Ability to provide the level of care and supervision needed by the client. 3. Willingness to transport the client to medical and psychiatric services. 4. Interest in engaging the cognitively disordered family member in reminiscence a...

CCE Practice Exam 2 - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Which of the following is NOT included as an Alcohol-Related Disorder in the DSM-5? A. Alcohol Dependence B. Alcohol Intoxication C. Alcohol Withdrawal D. Alcohol-Induced Major Neurocognitive Disorder A 58-year old woman is brought to the mental health clinic where you work by her husband. She seems agitated and, during your interview with her, she paces back and forth and engages in frequent hand-wringing. The woman says she's ...

PSW NACC Review 1 Questions And Answers | Verified 100% hearing, balance - Answer -the ear is needed for _____ & ______ otitis media - Answer -infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are causes; can cause permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the middle ear that conduct sound otosclerosis - Answer -abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that gradually immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in response to sound, causing a progressive loss...

Acamprosate - Helps recovering alcoholics abstain from drinking alcohol through the reduction of cravings Helps the brains of people who have drank heavily for long periods of time think normally again Acamprosate does NOT prevent the withdrawal symptoms associated with cessation Take 3x a day "When alcohol is no longer entering the body, the brain is no longer able to function in the same way that it has. This leads to cravings as the body enters alcohol withdrawal." Acute Stress Disor...

ANCC Exam Questions and Answers In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - Correct answer (a) normochromic normocytic" "A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors tha...

PSYCH 232 Final Exam | Complete Solutions (Answered) Obtaining a complete understanding of human personality requires that A. we focus on one or two specific approaches as a maximum. B. we examine every aspect of personality from a biological perspective. C. we focus our attention on the cognitive approach. D. we examine personality from several different perspectives. Obtaining a complete understanding of aggressive behavior requires that A. we focus on the unconscious motives behind our aggr...

ADC Exam 1 Questions With Verified Answers A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine, which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game—biweekly to weekly—for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long-standing use. He states that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than his w...