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When conducting client teaching regarding peritoneal dialysis, the client asks what are some of the advantages compared to the blood type dialysis.  The Psychiatric Technician’s best response would be:

Your client is admitted for cirrhosis of the liver.  He is 52 years old, smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day and has indicated he has a very high stress job.  In addition he states he drinks a 6 pack of beer per day.  Which risk factor is most significant for the development of cirrhosis?

You are working in a mental health facility as a Psychiatric Technician and one of the client’s has a new diagnosis of Hepatitis A.  Which statement best describes this type of Hepatitis?

The client with a new colostomy is upset that “this thing is sticking out of my stomach”.  What is the most important therapeutic response to the client’s concern?

You are working as a Psychiatric Technician in an acute area of a developmental center.  Your client is receiving feedings via gastrostomy tube.  You are administering the morning medications.  Which action is essential prior to administering the medications?

Sarah is 27 years old and smokes 1 marijuana cigarette on average, 2 to 3 days per week. She weighs 145 pounds. She decides to stop smoking for a job interview that includes a urine drug screen. Detection of cannabis in her urine can last up to: 

Cluster A personality disorders are best characterized as: 

Dana, a 44-year-old registered nurse, is preparing to be discharged from a 30-day inpatient treatment facility for alcohol and methamphetamine dependence. She wishes to start a medication to help keep her abstinent from alcohol. She has extensive dental work planned to begin within the next month. Which medication would be contraindicated for use given this information? 

Which of the following is NOT a Cluster B personality disorder? 

Randy, a 32-year-old single manager of a sporting goods store, is being seen for follow-up after a 30-day inpatient stay for alcohol dependence. He has been sober for 45 days and continues to crave alcohol throughout the day. Which medication can be prescribed for Randy as a part of his treatment recovery plan to target alcohol cravings?