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The abnormal collection of fluid in tissue spaces, serous cavities, or both is called

Another name for a stroke; caused by a clot or the rupture of a small artery in the brain:

Infection of the lungs by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that may spread to other organs like the bone, brain, and kidney:

What should be considered when prescribing medications in the geropsychiatric patient (Select All That Apply)?

Poor arterial circulation into an area of the body, causing death of body cells:

Which specific risk factors for late-life depression include which of the following (Select All That Apply)?

Antipsychotic medications are contraindicated in patient who have which of the following conditions?

Which treatment is effective in treating geropsychiatric patients who cannot tolerate higher doses of psychotropic medications in treatment and management of severe depression or mania?

The pathophysiology of schizophrenia indicates that individuals have which brain characteristics (Select All That Apply)?

Jonathan is a 61-year-old male who presents to the clinic today for a psychiatric evaluation for symptoms of mania. Jonathan was diagnosed with Major Depression when he was in his 30’s. Jonathan and his family members deny any past history of manic episodes. After completion of the psychiatric evaluation, what should be included in your plan of care (Select All That Apply)?