The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can most strongly diminish their functional capacity?

A. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic used primarily to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. It helps manage symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. It works by altering the effects of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin.
B. Risperidone is not typically used as a first-line treatment for anxiety disorders. While it can have some impact on mood and agitation, anxiety is usually treated with medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or benzodiazepines. Risperidone might be used in cases where anxiety is part of a broader psychotic disorder, but it is not the primary treatment for anxiety alone.
C. Risperidone is not commonly used to treat ADHD. ADHD is typically managed with stimulant medications like methylphenidate or amphetamines, or non-stimulant medications such as atomoxetine. Risperidone might be used off-label in some cases if ADHD symptoms are severe and co- occurring with other disorders, but it is not a standard treatment for ADHD.
D. Risperidone is not primarily used to treat depression. Depression is typically treated with antidepressants, such as SSRIs, SNRIs, or other classes of antidepressants. Risperidone might be used as an adjunct medication in cases where depression is accompanied by psychotic symptoms or severe mood disturbances, but it is not a primary treatment for depression alone.

A. This category typically involves a person who is unable or unwilling to come to terms with significant life changes or losses, such as financial difficulties, health problems, or other major life transitions. The patient in the scenario does not seem to be demonstrating a refusal to accept a diminished lifestyle but rather a reaction to a specific event, the end of her engagement.
B. This category describes a situation where the individual’s suicide attempt is not solely intended to result in death but rather is a way of expressing severe distress and seeking help. In this case, the patient’s action of calling friends and family immediately after the overdose indicates that she may have been reaching out for help and wanted others to know what she had done. This behavior aligns with a cry for help, as it reflects a desire for intervention and support rather than a determination to die.
C. This category involves a persistent and obsessive focus on suicidal thoughts or plans. While the patient has attempted suicide, the scenario described does not emphasize a long-standing preoccupation with suicide. Instead, it highlights a reaction to a recent distressing event.
D. This category is characterized by the use of suicide as a means to escape or alleviate intense emotional pain or distress. While this might be a factor in the patient’s behavior, the immediate act of calling friends and family after taking the medication suggests that her intention was more focused on seeking help than solely relieving distress.