A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and diabetes mellitus. The nurse is reviewing a list of the client's prescribed medications and has questions about interactions. To which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse direct their questions?

Rationale:

A. The cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit (CSTC) is primarily associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and does not directly relate to phobias.

B. While the CSTC circuit is involved in OCD, it is not specifically linked to the broader spectrum of fear responses.

C. The amygdala-centered (ACC) circuit is involved in the processing of fear and panic, making it directly associated with feelings of panic, which are common manifestations of anxiety disorders.

D. The amygdala does play a role in anxiety and apprehension, but it is more specifically tied to the acute panic responses.

Rationale:

A. Spending time searching for new recipes does not necessarily indicate anorexia nervosa and might be associated with interest in food without consumption.

B. Reporting high energy levels is not characteristic of anorexia nervosa, where clients often suffer from fatigue due to inadequate nutrition.

C. Enjoying wearing form-fitting clothes is more indicative of a positive body image, which is not typical of those with anorexia nervosa.

D. The statement "I know I am skinny" reflects an awareness of low body weight, which, in the context of anorexia nervosa, might indicate a distorted body image and an unhealthy focus on being underweight.