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Match the definition with the correct term.      

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder. Which client statement would describe a symptom consistent with this diagnosis?

A person taking a MAOI medication should avoid food that has been:  

What is the priority reason for a nurse to perform a full physical health assessment on a client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

A “party” drug that has shown some promising results for severe depression and suicidal thoughts is:    

In order to help the Psych Tech student enjoy a balanced life and minimize the potential to be depressed it is important to eat healthy, exercise daily (even walking), manage stress, and maintain good sleep habits.

In order to help the Psych Tech student enjoy a balanced life and minimize the potential to be depressed it is important to eat healthy, exercise daily (even walking), manage stress, and maintain good sleep habits.

A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:

True or False: Constipation is sometimes seen with depressed patients who have psychomotor retardation.

True or False: The most serious reaction to the MAOIs is a decrease in the heart rate.