A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits MAO to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of
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Two staff nurses applied for a charge nurse position. After the promotion was announced, the nurse who was not promoted said, The nurse manager had a headache the day I was interviewed. Which defense mechanism is evident?
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A home care nurse assesses a very demanding patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Afterward, the nurse talks with the spouse who has provided this patients care for 6 years. The spouse says, I dont need much sleep anymore. I might need to help him during the night. Select the nurses most therapeutic response.
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Which is the Vygostsky stage of development in Early childhood (2-7 years)
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A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an obsessive thought that the house may burn down. The nurse and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire. The patient states this event is not likely. This counseling demonstrates principles of:
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An adolescent diagnosed with a CD stole and wrecked a neighbor's motorcycle. Afterward, the adolescent was confronted about the behavior but expressed no remorse. Which variation in the central nervous system best explains the adolescent's reaction?
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Nurse Aubyn is aware that patients suffering from anxiety seem to do best in environments where they have:
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Which of the following elevates the risk for developing PTSD?
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Bob has never met Madonna but he is convinced that she is deeply in love with him. Bob is suffering from
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Your patient reports a hallucination where he is aware of strange smells that no one else is aware of. What type of hallucination is this?
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The male manager of a health club placed a hidden video camera in the womens locker room and recorded several women as they showered and dressed. The disorder most likely represented by this behavior is:
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Describe the symptoms that appear in drug-induced Parkinsonism:
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A patient says, I have trouble falling asleep at night and might lie awake until 3 or 4 AM before falling sleep. Which medication would the nurse expect a health care provider to prescribe for this patient?
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Which one of the following statements concerning plasticity of the brain is accurate?
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Research indicates that the symptoms of OCD
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The nurse tells the schizophrenic patient 'its time to go to bed.' The patient responds with 'its time for bed, its time for bed, its time for bed.' The patient's response is an example of
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You are caring for an older adult who is recently widowed. She says, No one cares if I die. Everyone I ever loved is dead. What is the best response?
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If you are extroverted and have to take a test, research indicates that to perform best you should
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Patterns of inner experience and behavior are thought to reflect the presence of a psychological disorder if they
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What is the hostile attribution bias?
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Later in the day you find this patient standing in the lounge in a strange position: on one leg with both arms extended. How should you respond?
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A 10-year-old child was placed in a foster home after being removed from parental contact because of abuse. The child has apprehension, tremulousness, and impaired concentration. The foster parent also reports the child has an upset stomach, urinates frequently, and does not understand what has happened. What helpful measures should the nurse suggest to the foster parents? The nurse should recommend: (select all that apply)
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In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension?
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The nurse begins the intake assessment of a client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. The client shouts, 'You can't do this to me. Do you know who I am?' Which is the priority nursing action in this situation?
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After major reconstructive surgery, a patient's wounds dehisced. Extensive wound care was required for 6 months, causing the patient to miss work and social activities. Which pathophysiology would be expected for this patient? Dysfunction of the:
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A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, 'It's starting again. I feel as though I'm going to float away.' Which intervention would be most appropriate at this point?
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Dissociative identity disorder mainly involves
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Which season would be most associated with increased periods of wakefulness in the general population?
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Behaviorists would say that self-defeating behaviors are maintained by immediate reinforcement in the form of
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The distinction between obsessions and compulsions is the distinction between
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The following are levels of anxiety:
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Question 32 of 191
A patient with blindness related to conversion (functional neurological) disorder says, 'All the doctors and nurses in the hospital stop by often to check on me. Too bad people outside the hospital don't find me as interesting.' Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant?
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Which of the following is a good example of a teratogen?
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Question 34 of 191
Dr. Anastasia believes that major depressive disorder is caused by an over-secretion of cortisol. His view on the cause of major depressive disorder reflects a perspective.
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Which of the following is the most difficult source of bias in personality inventories to correct?
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Developing a fear of entering unfamiliar situation is known as
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Schizophrenia is associated with
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When is schizophrenia most likely to be diagnosed?
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Hoarding disorder comes under
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Question 40 of 191
Soon after parents announced they were divorcing, a child stopped participating in sports, sat alone at lunch, and avoided former friends. The child told the school nurse, If my parents loved me, they would work out their problems. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
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A drug blocks the attachment of norepinephrine to ï¡1 receptors. The patient may experience
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Which of the following may be seen in a patient experiencing panic attacks? (Select one that does not apply.)
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The probability that if one identical (monozygotic) twin is diagnosed with schizophrenia, so will the other twin is
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A soldier in a combat zone tells the nurse, 'I saw a child get blown up over a year ago, and I still keep seeing bits of flesh everywhere. I see something red, and the visions race back to my mind.' Which phenomenon associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the soldier describing?
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A nurse worked with a patient diagnosed with major depression, severe withdrawal, and psychomotor retardation. After 3 weeks, the patient did not improve. The nurse is most at risk for feelings of:
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Question 46 of 191
Poor impulse control, rapid speech, and hypertension are most characteristic of abusing which substance?
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Question 47 of 191
Which one of the following positions is recommended for obtaining consistent blood pressure measurements?
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Question 48 of 191
Which virtual reality (VR) principle involves creating a perception of depth by displaying slightly different images to each eye?
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A patient presents to you with low mood. He has a previous history of depression and has responded to treatment. He does not have a history of BPAD. You wish to commence antidepressants and monitor his response to treatment. Which of the following scales would be inappropriate to use
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A soldier served in combat zones in Iraq during 2010 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2013. When is it most important for the nurse to screen for signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
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A man with hypospadias tells the nurse, Intercourse with my new bride is painful. Which term applies to the patients complaint?
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Which of the following antidepressants is a tricyclic?
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Which of the following questions is designed to assess capacity for functional activities and participation when interviewing a patient who suffered a stroke?
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Question 54 of 191
A young adult says, 'I was sexually abused by my older brother. During those assaults, I went somewhere else in my mind. I don't remember the details. Now, I often feel numb or unreal in romantic relationships, so I just avoid them.' Which disorders should the nurse suspect based on this history? Select all that apply.
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A patient is hospitalized for severe major depressive disorder. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect to provide the patient with teaching about
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Which nursing action should occur first regarding a patient who has a problem of sexual dysfunction or sexual disorder? The nurse should:
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A person is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) 100 mg PO daily. Which change in sleep is likely secondary to this medication? The patient will have:
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A person says, I often feel like I have been dreaming just before I awake in the morning. Which rationale correctly explains the comment?
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A core feature of all abnormal behavior is that it is
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Question 60 of 191
When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol (Haldol) was prescribed. The patient now says, I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot. What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the patient?
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A client began taking lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder approximately 1 month ago. The client asks if it is normal to have gained 12 lb in this time frame. Which is the appropriate nursing reply?
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Synapse formation can be described as
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Question 63 of 191
Which characteristic fits the usual profile of an individual diagnosed with pedophilic disorder?
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Question 64 of 191
Which comment is most likely from a patient with chronic sleep deprivation?
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Question 65 of 191
Your patient has been taking Buspar for 1 month. On returning to the clinic for a follow-up visit, which statement would describe medication effectiveness?
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Which prescription medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder?
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Question 67 of 191
According to Hans Seyle, if a person does not adapt to the stress in his or her surroundings, eventually the person will experience:
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Question 68 of 191
Mavis Brown is a 75-year-old patient in your nursing home. She has Alzheimer's disease. Mavis comes to you at the desk one day and is crying. She says, 'You all hate me. Everyone hates me!' Your therapeutic reply is:
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A patient tells the nurse, My doctor prescribed paroxetine for my depression. I assume I™ll have side effects like I had when I was taking imipramine. The nurse™s reply should be based on the knowledge that paroxetine is a(n)
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Parents of an adolescent diagnosed with a CD say, 'We don't know how to respond when our child breaks the rules in our house. Is there any treatment that might help us?' Which therapy is likely to be helpful for these parents?
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Question 71 of 191
Which documentation for a patient diagnosed with major depression indicates the treatment plan was effective?
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Question 72 of 191
According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial stages, which of the following conflicts is most likely to be experienced during young adulthood?
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Presence of two or more distinct identities that alternately control an individual's behaviour is a characteristic of
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Question 74 of 191
Consider these medications: carbamazepine, lamotrigine, gabapentin. Which medication below also belongs to this group?
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Question 75 of 191
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. Orders from the physician include 100 mg chlorpromazine IM STAT and then 50 mg PO bid; 2 mg benztropine PO bid prn. Because benztropine was ordered on a prn basis, which of the following assessments by the nurse would convey a need for this medication?
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Question 76 of 191
Dinah, a therapist, works with her clients to help them change their problematic behaviors and irrational thoughts and provide new, more adaptive behaviors and beliefs to replace old, maladaptive ones. Dinah uses what type of therapy?
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Question 77 of 191
Two weeks ago, a soldier returned to the U.S. from active duty in a combat zone in Afghanistan. The soldier was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which comment by the soldier requires the nurse's immediate attention?
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Question 78 of 191
The parent of a 6-year-old says, My child is in constant motion and talks all the time. My child isnt interested in toys but is out of bed every morning before me. The childs behavior is most consistent with diagnostic criteria for:
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Question 79 of 191
When planning interventions for a patient who has Alzheimer's disease, the nurse knows that patients with this disorder:
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Question 80 of 191
Age influences patterns of cognitive and memory performance. Which of these is NOT true according to research studies?
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Question 81 of 191
A young adult says to the nurse, I go to sleep without any problem, but I often wake up during the night because it feels like there are rubber bands in my legs. Which assessment question should the nurse ask to assess for restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
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One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is
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Dissociative amnesia involves
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Question 84 of 191
A nurse provided medication education for a patient diagnosed with major depression who began a new prescription for phenelzine (Nardil). Which behavior indicates effective learning? The patient:
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Question 85 of 191
The process of forming impressions about people involves perception of that person. Just like top-down processing can influence sensory perception, it can also influence social perception (forming an impression of someone else) because people often 'see' what they expect to see, and in the process, may create a
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Question 86 of 191
Your hospitalized schizophrenic patient has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for several months. You recognize this medication is effective by which of the following patient reports?
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Question 87 of 191
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, I eat skiller. Tend to end. Easter. It blows away. Get it? Select the nurses best response.
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Question 88 of 191
What factor has been shown in experiments to increase the willingness for a bystander to help somebody?
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Question 89 of 191
Mrs. Jones has been taking chlorpromazine to combat the effects of her auditory hallucinations. Which response is the best indication that the medication is effective?
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Question 90 of 191
In the Garcia and Koelling study, which of the following is an example of an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) and a conditioned stimulus (CS) respectively?
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Question 91 of 191
A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall). The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior?
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Which does not come under the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
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The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake cause
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Question 94 of 191
After the sudden death of his wife, a man says, 'I cant live without her—she was my whole life.' Select the nurses most therapeutic reply.
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A person who feels unattractive repeatedly says, Although Im not beautiful, I am smart. This is an example of:
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A patient reports, The medicine prescribed to help me get to sleep worked well for about a month, but I don't have any more of those pills. Now my insomnia is worse than ever. I had nightmares the last 2 nights. Which type of medication did the health care provider most likely prescribe?
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One strength of the Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress and Coping is that it
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Question 98 of 191
An adult client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is prescribed lamotrigine (Lamictal) 400 mg three times a day for mood stabilization. Which statement about this medication order is true?
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Question 99 of 191
Your patient is on donepezil HCL. This tells you your patient has which disorder?
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Question 100 of 191
Which statement is not true about mental wellbeing?
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Question 101 of 191
To plan effective care for patients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders, the nurse should understand that patients have difficulty giving up the symptoms because the symptoms:
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You are trying to assess traits of your best friend directly by observing your friend. Name the approach you are using to assess personality.
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The nurse provides health education for an adult experiencing sleep deprivation. Which instruction has the highest priority?
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Question 104 of 191
Which is false with regards to dementia?
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Question 105 of 191
In this suggested treatment Jenna would have several treatment sessions with the psychologist where she would gradually be helped to overcome her fear of flying. It is most likely that the psychologist is suggesting
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Research suggests that when learning occurs the hippocampus plays a role in
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Question 107 of 191
Andrea's mother has been becoming more and more forgetful. It seems to have gotten worse over the past 15 years. Her most likely diagnosis could be:
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Question 108 of 191
An adolescent diagnosed with an impulse control disorder says, 'I want to die. I spend my time getting even with people who hurt me.' When asked about a suicide plan, the adolescent replies, 'I'll jump from a bridge near my home. My father threw kittens off that bridge and they died.' Rate the suicide risk.
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Question 109 of 191
When a 5-year-old is disruptive, the nurse says, You must take a time-out. The expectation is that the child will:
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Question 110 of 191
What was the teacher using to encourage her students to read?
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Question 111 of 191
Regarding the diagnosis of schizophrenia which of the following is TRUE?
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Question 112 of 191
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was historically created to assist medical professionals in diagnosing a patient's condition. Which is not true of the DSM?
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Question 113 of 191
A patient diagnosed with major depression says, No one cares about me anymore. Im not worth anything. Today the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair. Which remark by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for this patient?
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Question 114 of 191
Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to consider a child to be most at risk for the development of mental illness?
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Question 115 of 191
An adolescent was arrested for prostitution and assault on a parent. The adolescent says, 'I hate my parents. They focus all attention on my brother, who's perfect in their eyes.' Which nursing diagnosis is most applicable?
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Question 116 of 191
Suicide rates are among men than among women, and they are during the winter holiday season than during the spring months.
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Question 117 of 191
A woman is 57, 160 lbs, and wears a size 8 shoe. She says, My feet are huge. Ive asked three orthopedists to surgically reduce my feet. This person tries to buy shoes to make her feet look smaller and, in social settings, conceals both feet under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely?
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Question 118 of 191
A researcher seeking an organic basis for schizophrenia would be well-advised to investigate the role of
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Question 119 of 191
In caring for a patient with major depression, the nurse knows that the patient needs:
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Question 120 of 191
Which statement is most true about schizophrenia treatment today?
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Question 121 of 191
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of ã-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which effect would be expected?
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Question 122 of 191
A patient diagnosed with major depression received six electroconvulsive therapy sessions and aggressive doses of antidepressant medication. The patient owns a small business and was counseled not to make major decisions for a month. Select the correct rationale for this counseling.
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Question 123 of 191
Bodily symptoms without any physical disease known as_
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Question 124 of 191
The student nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with depression reads in the patients medical record, This patient shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing diagnoses most clearly relate to the vegetative signs? Select all that apply.
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Question 125 of 191
Based on the three-phase model of operant conditioning, the discriminative stimulus is the
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Question 126 of 191
What condition is marked by chronic worry and tension?
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Question 127 of 191
A 16-year-old diagnosed with a conduct disorder (CD) has been in a residential program for 3 months. Which outcome should occur before discharge?
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Question 128 of 191
With regard to chemical restraint which is false?
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Question 129 of 191
The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse, My child™s doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that? Select the nurse™s best reply.
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Question 130 of 191
Your depressed patient who is taking a tricyclic antidepressant is advised of possible anticholinergic side effects. Which of the following is NOT an anticholinergic side effect?
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Question 131 of 191
Stereotypes tend to be resistant to change because
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Question 132 of 191
A patient says, It takes me about 15 minutes to go to sleep each night. This comment describes:
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Question 133 of 191
Dr Kishore is a therapist. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and changing irrational thoughts and beliefs to alleviate emotional distress and behavioral problems. She gives
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Question 134 of 191
A new patient at the sleep disorders clinic tells the nurse, I have not slept well in a year, so I never feel good. I do not expect things will ever improve or be any different. Interventions the nurse should consider include: (select all that apply)
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Question 135 of 191
The nurse is interviewing a client on the psychiatric unit. The client tilts his head to the side, stops talking in midsentence, and listens intently. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as a symptom of the client's illness. The most appropriate nursing intervention for this symptom is to:
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Question 136 of 191
Patterns of inner experience and behaviour are thought to reflect the presence of a psychological disorder if they
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Question 137 of 191
The extreme reaction known as fugue refers to
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Question 138 of 191
Which scenario demonstrates a dissociative fugue?
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Question 139 of 191
Shortly after the parents announced that they were divorcing, a 15-year-old became truant from school and assaulted a friend. The adolescent told the school nurse, 'I'd rather stay in my room and listen to music. It's easier than thinking about what is happening in my family.' Which nursing diagnosis is most applicable?
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Question 140 of 191
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis reports, For the past month I've had trouble falling asleep. When I finally get to sleep, I wake up several times during the night. Which information should the nurse seek initially?
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Question 141 of 191
The family of a child diagnosed with an impulse control disorder needs help to function more adaptively. Which aspect of the child's plan of care will be provided by an advanced practice nurse rather than a staff nurse?
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Question 142 of 191
Which assessment findings support a diagnosis of ODD?
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Question 143 of 191
Upon taking the popliteal blood pressure of a patient with unilateral distal limb pain, the physical therapist notes that the popliteal pulse is easily palpable (compared to the nonsymptomatic side) and that the blood pressure is 95/65 mm Hg (upper limb reading 145/90 mm Hg). Which one of the following pathologies should be ruled out before proceeding with the rest of the physical examination?
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Question 144 of 191
Light therapy has been shown to be effective in treating patients with:
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Question 145 of 191
A 23-year-old man reported being able to smell music after taking a cocktail of illicit drugs.
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Question 146 of 191
A kindergartener is disruptive in class. This child is unable to sit for expected lengths of time, inattentive to the teacher, screams while the teacher is talking, and is aggressive toward other children. The nurse plans interventions designed to:
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Question 147 of 191
Your patient tells you her husband has a serious drinking problem. Which statement tells you she may be in a codependent relationship?
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Question 148 of 191
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic episode. Which should be the first priority of the listed client outcomes?
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Question 149 of 191
Statistical approaches to abnormality define as 'abnormal' those who
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Question 150 of 191
The psychodynamic model proposes that simple phobia is due to
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Question 151 of 191
A patient is experiencing delusions of persecution about being poisoned. The patient has refused all hospital meals for 3 days. Which intervention is most likely to be acceptable to the patient?
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Question 152 of 191
Which assessment finding best supports dissociative fugue? The patient states:
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Question 153 of 191
A woman just received notification that her husband died. She approaches the nurse who cared for him during his last hours and says angrily, 'If you had given him your undivided attention, he would still be alive.' How should the nurse analyze this behavior?
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Question 154 of 191
Which of the following drugs is NOT an atypical antipsychotic?
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Question 155 of 191
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) says to the nurse, 'That patient with amnesia looks fine, but when I talk to her, she seems vague. What should I be doing for her?' Select the nurses best reply.
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Question 156 of 191
Which statement about paraphilic disorders is accurate?
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Question 157 of 191
Which assessment data would help the health care team distinguish symptoms of conversion (functional neurological) disorder from symptoms of illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)?
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Question 158 of 191
Tim is a new patient to your mental health unit. He gets your attention, and when the two of you are alone he informs you that he has the secret to eternal youth. He offers to tell you, but he is unable to because 'theyre out there hiding so they can steal it from me. I must be very careful.' Your best therapeutic response to Tim is:
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Question 159 of 191
The DSM approach to classifying mental disorders
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Question 160 of 191
Your 42-year-old patient in the alcohol treatment unit tells you he often can't remember events while he was drinking. What is this most likely an example of?
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Question 161 of 191
Conversion disorder, which is false?
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Question 162 of 191
Which of the following is true regarding varenicline use?
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Question 163 of 191
At the time of a home visit, the nurse notices that each parent and child in a family has his or her own personal online communication device. Each member of the family is in a different area of the home. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
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Question 164 of 191
A nurse who works night shift says, I am exhausted most of the time. I sleep through my alarm. Sometimes my brain does not seem to work right. I am worried that I might make a practice error. Which question should the nursing supervisor ask first?
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Question 165 of 191
Nurses recognize that the main cause for Alzheimer's disease is:
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Question 166 of 191
A patient says to the nurse, My life doesnt have any happiness in it anymore. I once enjoyed holidays, but now theyre just another day. The nurse documents this report as an example of:
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Question 167 of 191
You find your schizophrenic patient sitting in a wet bed and singing nursery rhymes. What should you do?
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Question 168 of 191
Research has shown all of the below EXCEPT which one?
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Question 169 of 191
Antisocial personality disorder is associated with
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Question 170 of 191
Which one of the following is the manifestation of specific learning disorder?
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Question 171 of 191
In some countries, it is normal to defecate or urinate in public. This makes it clear that judgments of the normality of behavior are
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Question 172 of 191
With reference to the developmental processes, which of the following is correct? You are trying to explore domain if you are dealing with studies that show how human beings think, learn and form concepts?
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Question 173 of 191
Regarding Folsteins Mini Mental State examination which is incorrect?
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Question 174 of 191
Ria always cries when her father drops her to the school and becomes tense. Identify the disorder
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Question 175 of 191
A patient is experiencing moderate anxiety. The nurse encourages the patient to talk about feelings and concerns. What is the rationale for this intervention?
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Question 176 of 191
In most anxiety disorders, the person's distress is
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Question 177 of 191
Deefer's action when visiting the aunt is an example of
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Question 178 of 191
A 35-year-old female has been diagnosed with moderate depression with sleep problems. The psychiatrist decides to start her on mirtazapine as it would also help her with the sleep. Which of the following is responsible for mirtazapine's action as an hypnotic?
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Question 179 of 191
Which one of the following is not true about manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder/ PTSD?
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Question 180 of 191
A person who has an extreme lack of self-confidence and who allows others to run his or her life is said to have a(n) personality.
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Question 181 of 191
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken fluphenazine (Prolixin) 5 mg po bid for 3 weeks. The nurse now observes a shuffling propulsive gait, a mask-like face, and drooling. Which term applies to these symptoms?
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Question 182 of 191
Persons who suffer from paraphilias are categorized as having
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Question 183 of 191
During a psychiatric assessment, the nurse observes a patients facial expression is without emotion. The patient says, Life feels so hopeless to me. Ive been feeling sad for several months. How will the nurse document the patients affect and mood?
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Question 184 of 191
You notice a patient who seems to be listening to someone, but you do not see anyone else in the room. You interpret this behavior as a(n):
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Question 185 of 191
Anorexia nervosa is a kind of
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Question 186 of 191
A soldier returns to the United States from active duty in a combat zone in Afghanistan. The soldier is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse's highest priority is to screen this soldier for:
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Question 187 of 191
What treatment approach involves changing thought patterns?
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Question 188 of 191
The most severe psychological disorder is a(n)
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Question 189 of 191
A store clerk was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who has a long history of schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurses most therapeutic response.
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Question 190 of 191
Allostasis is the process whereby the
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Question 191 of 191
Your schizophrenic patient suddenly is observed with her head turned in an awkward position that she is unable to move. What would be your first action?
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