Overview Sex men succeed more often women try more often Age teenager elderly Race white >> black, hispanic, and asian Depression History of sexual assault Plan previous attempt (most predictive factor) 70% of people who kill themselves do so on their first try organized plan access to firearms Drugs ethanol 3 or more prescription drugs illicit drugs Loss of rational thinking Medical illness especially with pronounced symptoms Support network no spouse divorced widowed single especially if no children generally lacking social support
QUESTIONS 1 of 3 1 2 3 Previous Next (M1.PY.17.4728) A 69-year-old woman presents to the clinic with one week of suicidal ideation. She has a history of depression that began after her husband passed away from a motor vehicle accident seven years ago. At the time, she attempted to overdose on over-the-counter pills, but was able to recover completely. Her depression had been adequately controlled on sertraline until this past week. Aside from her depression, she has a history of hypertension, which is controlled with hydrochlorothiazide. The patient is retired and lives alone. She spends her time gardening and is involved with her local community center. On further questioning, the patient states that she does not have an organized plan, but reveals that she did purchase a gun two years ago. She denies tobacco, alcohol, or illicit substances. Which of the following is this patient’s most significant risk factor for completed suicide? QID: 108560 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Female sex 2% (5/248) 2 Elderly age 4% (11/248) 3 No spouse 1% (3/248) 4 Firearm possession 26% (64/248) 5 Previous attempt 64% (158/248) M 4 Question Complexity C Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 5 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic Sorry, this question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only Upgrade to PEAK Sorry, this question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only Upgrade to PEAK