NUR 1211C Study Guide - Final Guide: Major Depressive Disorder, Cream Cheese, Potato Chip
8 Jun 2020
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A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks, "what part of my brain makes me depressed?" "the occipital lobe governs perceptions, judging them as positive or negative. " "the parietal lobe has been linked to depression. " "the medulla regulates key biological and psychological activities. " "the limbic system is largely responsible for one"s emotional state. : a physician prescribes an additional medication for a client taking an anti-psychotic agent. When the client"s white blood cell count falls below 3,000/mm. When the client exhibits tremors and a shuffling gait. When the client complains of a dry mouth. When the client experiences a seizure: a client with depression and substance abuse has an interrupted sleep pattern. She demands that her psychiatrist prescribe her a sedative. "sedative-hypnotics are potentially addictive and gradually lose their effectiveness as one builds up tolerance to them. " "sedative-hypnotics work best in combination with other techniques. " "sedative-hypnotics are not permitted for use in patients with substance abuse disorders. "
