Final Review Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Donaldson vs. O'Connor (1975) {Ans: It is unconstitutional to commit a person involuntarily who is not dangerous to self or others. Donaldson was Hospitalized for 15 years with no insight he was mentally ill}What is the Tarasoff Principle? {Ans: duty to warn}What ethnic group is most susceptible to SJS with carbamazepine? {Ans: Asian}Durham vs the United States (1954) {Ans: Origin of the insanity defense. Determined than an individual is not criminally responsible if the unlawful act was the product of mental illness.}A child with developmental delay who eats things (such as paint chips) may have {Ans: lead poisoning}Where is acetylcholine synthesized? {Ans: Basal nucleus of Meynert}