Psychobiological Disorders

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Question 1 of 190

Parkinson's disease results from the death of neurons that produce

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Question 2 of 190

An obese patient has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Medications that block which receptors would contribute to further weight gain?

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Question 3 of 190

A patient who is diagnosed with schizophrenia would display all of the following characteristics except:

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Question 4 of 190

An adolescent diagnosed with CD has aggression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and mood symptoms. The treatment team believes this adolescent may benefit from medication. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe which type of medication?

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Question 5 of 190

An adolescent was recently diagnosed with ODD. The parents say to the nurse, 'Isn't there some medication that will help with this problem?' Select the nurse's best response.

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Question 6 of 190

What best describes the relationship between Grays's Behavioral Activation System (BAS) and Eysenck's theoretical Extroversion dimension?

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Question 7 of 190

A nurse is performing an assessment for a 59-year-old man who has hypertension. What is the rationale for including questions about prescribed medications and their effects on sexual function in the assessment?

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Question 8 of 190

Internal conflicts can lead to stress. Match each person's scenario with the type of internal conflict it would most likely produce: Mark has been accepted into graduate programs at both MIT and Harvard. Jason has to tell a lie about workplace safety, or his boss will fire him. Terry just got offered a big promotion, but he'll have to work nights and weekends.

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Question 9 of 190

When working with a female client experiencing a phobia about spiders, Nurse Toni should anticipate that a problem for this client would be:

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Question 10 of 190

A patient states, 'I feel detached and weird all the time. It is as though I am looking at life through a cloudy window. Everything seems unreal. It really messes up things at work and school.' This scenario is most suggestive of which health problem?

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Question 11 of 190

A client is unwilling to go out of the house for fear of having to get on a elevator or be in small room. Because of this fear, the client remains home except when accompanied outside by the spouse. The nurse suspects that the client has:

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Question 12 of 190

A patient with fears of serious heart disease was referred to the mental health center by a cardiologist. Extensive diagnostic evaluation showed no physical illness. The patient says, 'My chest is tight, and my heart misses beats. I'm often absent from work. I don't go out much because I need to rest.' Which health problem is most likely?

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Question 13 of 190

Which one of the following statements BEST describes the difference between measurement and diagnosis?

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Question 14 of 190

Sexual interest aroused by non-living things is termed as

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Question 15 of 190

schizophrenia usually involves delusions of persecution and grandeur.

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Question 16 of 190

A patient became severely depressed when the last of the family six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The patient repeatedly says, No one cares about me. Im not worth anything. Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful?

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Question 17 of 190

The conditioning principle the animal trainers are using in order to teach the dolphins to dive through a hoop is called

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Question 18 of 190

Which of the following is classified as a mood disorder?

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Question 19 of 190

A nurse taught a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet. Which menu selection would the nurse approve?

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Question 20 of 190

A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is most associated with the childs disorder? The child:

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Question 21 of 190

A study based on over 9,000 U. S. residents found that the most prevalent disorder was

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Question 22 of 190

All of the following characteristics are associated with an increased suicide risk EXCEPT

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Question 23 of 190

What is the nurses priority focused assessment for side effects in a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

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Question 24 of 190

A man says, I enjoy watching women when I am out in public. I like to go to places where I can observe women crossing their legs in hopes of seeing something good. Which statement about this behavior is most accurate?

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Question 25 of 190

Which instruction has priority when teaching a patient about clozapine?

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Question 26 of 190

Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor their every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of

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Question 27 of 190

The general indications for the use of chemical and physical restraint include all except?

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Question 28 of 190

Which comment by a patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction indicates use of maladaptive, ineffective coping strategies?

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Question 29 of 190

Which of the following are valid nursing interventions in treating schizophrenic patients? (Select one that does not apply.)

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Question 30 of 190

A nurse prepares to lead a discussion at a community health center regarding childrens health problems. The nurse wants to use current terminology when discussing these issues. Which terms are appropriate for the nurse to use? Select one that does not apply.

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Question 31 of 190

The nurse interviewing a patient with suspected posttraumatic stress disorder should be alert to findings indicating the patient: (select all that apply)

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Question 32 of 190

Which is the latest clarification of psychological disorder?

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Question 33 of 190

By which mechanism do SSRI medications improve depression?

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Question 34 of 190

A patient diagnosed with major depression does not interact with others except when addressed, and then only in monosyllables. The nurse wants to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the patient. Which communication technique will be effective?

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Question 35 of 190

The gas pedal on a person's car stuck on a busy interstate highway, causing the car to accelerate rapidly. For 20 minutes, the car was very difficult to control. Afterward, this person's cortisol regulation was compromised. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect associated with the dysregulation of cortisol?

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Question 36 of 190

A patient diagnosed with major depression began taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 5 days ago. The patient now says, This medicine isnt working. The nurses best intervention would be to:

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Question 37 of 190

Which of the following option is not a characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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Question 38 of 190

Which nursing diagnosis is universally applicable for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders?

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Question 39 of 190

A newly admitted client has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?

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Question 40 of 190

A person is prescribed lorazepam 2 mg PO bid as needed for anxiety. When the person takes this medication, which change in sleep is anticipated? The patient will

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Question 41 of 190

Which one of the following elements is associated with learning by operant conditioning, but not by classical conditioning?

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Question 42 of 190

A woman complains that she keeps collapsing to the ground every time she hears a loud bang. What is she describing

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Question 43 of 190

Timing of experiences in learning is important because the brains of children and adolescents become less plastic as they become older. As a person ages it is

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Question 44 of 190

A drug causes muscarinic receptor blockade. The nurse will assess the patient for

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Question 45 of 190

A 15-year-old was placed in a residential program after truancy, running away, and an arrest for theft. At the program, the adolescent refused to join in planned activities and pushed a staff member, causing a fall. Which approach by nursing staff will be most therapeutic?

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Question 46 of 190

A PET scan involves the injection of

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Question 47 of 190

Which of the following are characteristics of delirium? (Select all that apply)

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Question 48 of 190

Being a teacher which characteristic/s will you prefer while selecting play equipment for play center?

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Question 49 of 190

Which of the following would constitute a safety behavior?

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Question 50 of 190

What disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings?

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Question 51 of 190

The primary goal in working with an actively psychotic, suspicious client would be to:

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Question 52 of 190

Which of the following is not a positive sign of schizophrenia?

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Question 53 of 190

Two common treatments for psychiatric disorders are (1) various drugs and (2) various behavioral treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. According to research studies, which is NOT true about these two kinds of treatment?

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Question 54 of 190

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder has taken lithium carbonate (Lithane) for 1 year; this client presents in an emergency department with severe diarrhea, blurred vision, and tinnitus. The nurse should interpret these symptoms to be indicative of which of the following?

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Question 55 of 190

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia demonstrates little spontaneous movement and has waxy flexibility. The patients activities of daily living are severely compromised. An appropriate outcome would be that the patient will:

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Question 56 of 190

An 11-year-old diagnosed with ODD becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins cursing at the nurse. Select the best method for the nurse to defuse the situation.

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Question 57 of 190

Seeking advice from her teacher is an example of

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Question 58 of 190

Sally is experiencing an exacerbation of symptoms of her schizophrenia. She tells you, her nurse, that the voices are getting louder and that they are telling her to walk in front of a big truck. Your first nursing action for Sally would be to:

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Question 59 of 190

A highly agitated client paces the unit and states, 'I could buy and sell this place.' The client's mood fluctuates from fits of laughter to outbursts of anger. Which is the most accurate documentation of this client's behavior?

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Question 60 of 190

What is a common cognitive therapy used for anxiety?

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Question 61 of 190

A patient has disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia. Neuroimaging would likely show dysfunction in which part of the brain?

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Question 62 of 190

A 76-year-old man tells the nurse at the sleep disorder clinic, I awaken almost nightly in the midst of violent dreams in which I am defending myself against multiple attackers. Then I realize I have been hitting and kicking my wife. She has bruises. Which health problem is most likely?

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Question 63 of 190

When your patient says I am depressed, what is the best response?

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Question 64 of 190

A patient tells the nurse, Everyone says we should sleep 8 hours a night. I can only sleep 6 hours, no matter how hard I try. Am I doing harm to my body?Â Select the nurse's best response.

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Question 65 of 190

Relaxation techniques help patients who have experienced major traumas because they:

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Question 66 of 190

What kind of paradigm used to study infant cognition involves showing a baby a stimulus until he or she becomes bored?

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Question 67 of 190

When preparing a care plan for a patient with a diagnosis of dementia, the nurse will:

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Question 68 of 190

While performing an assessment, the nurse says to a patient, While growing up, most of us heard some halftruths about sexual matters that continue to puzzle us as adults. Do any come to your mind now? The purpose of this question is to:

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Question 69 of 190

Priority interventions for a patient diagnosed with major depression and feelings of worthlessness should include:

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Question 70 of 190

Normally, most people sleep at night. What is the physiological rationale?

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Question 71 of 190

A patient with an abdominal mass is scheduled for a biopsy. The patient has difficulty understanding the nurses comments and asks, What do you mean? What are they going to do? Assessment findings include tremulous voice, respirations 28, and pulse 110. What is the patients level of anxiety?

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Question 72 of 190

In conversion disorder (psychiatry)

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Question 73 of 190

Which child demonstrates behaviors indicative of a neurodevelopmental disorder?

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Question 74 of 190

A nurse works with a patient diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder who has frequent flashbacks as well as persistent symptoms of arousal. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?

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Question 75 of 190

A patients care plan includes monitoring for auditory hallucinations. Which assessment findings suggest the patient may be hallucinating?

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Question 76 of 190

Pharmacological treatment of delirium is most likely to include which medication?

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Question 77 of 190

A study of adoptees whose biological mothers had schizophrenia found that the adoptees were most likely to develop schizophrenia

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Question 78 of 190

Which of the following medical conditions can produce a mild neurocognitive disorder and mild impairments in social/occupational functioning?

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Question 79 of 190

A wife received news that her husband died of heart failure and called her family to come to the hospital. She angrily tells the nurse who cared for him, 'He would still be alive if you had given him your undivided attention.' Select the nurses best intervention.

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Question 80 of 190

High yield indicators of an organic illness include all of these except?

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Question 81 of 190

Which of the following is not the characteristic of psychological disorders?

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Question 82 of 190

Your patient with advanced Alzheimer's disease keeps searching the unit for her mother who died many years ago. How should you respond?

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Question 83 of 190

Which of the following is used to assess a persons ability to think abstractly?

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Question 84 of 190

A patient diagnosed with depression is receiving imipramine (Tofranil) 200 mg qhs. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to collaborate with the health care provider regarding potentially hazardous side effects of this drug?

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Question 85 of 190

Which best explains the relationship between attributional style and depression?

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Question 86 of 190

A nurse cares for these four patients. Which patient has the highest risk for problems with sleep physiology?

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Question 87 of 190

Memory is categorised into subcomponents. Which of the following is paired correctly

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Question 88 of 190

Daria is admitted to the medical-surgical unit experiencing an anxiety episode. Nurses on the unit are aware of several nursing interventions that can reduce the anxiety that Daria is experiencing (select all that apply):

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Question 89 of 190

Withdrawn patients diagnosed with schizophrenia:

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Question 90 of 190

A patient needs diagnostic evaluation of sleep problems. Which test will evaluate the patient for possible sleep-related problems?

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Question 91 of 190

A child reports to the school nurse of being verbally bullied by an aggressive classmate. What is the nurses best first action?

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Question 92 of 190

Which of the following elevates the risk for developing PTSD?

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Question 93 of 190

Which person would be most likely to experience sleep fragmentation?

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Question 94 of 190

What is NOT true about theory of mind?

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Question 95 of 190

An adult seeks treatment for urges involving sexual contact with children. The adult has not acted on these urges but feels shame. Which finding best indicates that this adult is making progress in treatment? The adult:

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Question 96 of 190

When a 5-year-old diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) bounces out of a chair and runs over and slaps another child, what is the nurses best action?

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Question 97 of 190

A much-feared outcome of Alzheimer's disease is

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Question 98 of 190

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter that can be used in the management of phobic anxiety. Jenna could be treated with a medication that increases the amount of GABA available in her brain. This would have the effect of

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Question 99 of 190

A child drowned while swimming in a local lake 2 years ago. Which behavior indicates the child's parents have adapted to their loss? The parents:

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Question 100 of 190

Another term for codependency is:

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Question 101 of 190

A client is diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic episode. Which nursing intervention should be implemented to achieve the outcome of 'Client will gain 2 lb by the end of the week?'

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Question 102 of 190

A patient reports, Nearly every night I awaken feeling frightened after a bad dream. The dream usually involves being hunted by people trying to hurt me. It usually happens between 4 and 5 AM.Â The nurse assesses this disorder as most consistent with criteria for which problem?

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Question 103 of 190

True paranoids are rarely treated or admitted to hospitals because

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Question 104 of 190

Mood disorders are those in which the person may

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Question 105 of 190

Four teenagers died in an automobile accident. One week later, which behavior by the parents of these teenagers most clearly demonstrates resilience? The parents who:

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Question 106 of 190

Which of the following is a type of depth cue used by the brain to perceive depth in the absence of binocular vision (using both eyes)?

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Question 107 of 190

A patientâ„¢s history shows drinking 4 to 6 L of fluid and eating more than 6,000 calories per day. Which part of the central nervous system is most likely dysfunctional for this patient?

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Question 108 of 190

A soldier returned home last year after deployment to a war zone. The soldier's spouse complains, 'We were going to start a family, but now he won't talk about it. He will not look at children. I wonder if we're going to make it as a couple.' Select the nurse's best response.

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Question 109 of 190

A person runs from a crowded nightclub after a pyrotechnics show causes the building to catch fire. Which division of the autonomic nervous system will be stimulated in response to this experience?

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Question 110 of 190

A soldier who served in a combat zone returned to the U.S. The soldier's spouse complains to the nurse, 'We had planned to start a family, but now he won't talk about it. He won't even look at children.' The spouse is describing which symptom associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

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Question 111 of 190

Antisocial personality disorder is associated with

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Question 112 of 190

With regard to suicide and deliberate self harm which is false?

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Question 113 of 190

After teaching a client about lithium carbonate (Lithane), the nurse would conclude teaching was successful based on which client statement?

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Question 114 of 190

Which of the following behavior therapy techniques would best be used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders?

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Question 115 of 190

Graduated exposure refers to

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Question 116 of 190

In terms of operant conditioning, Jess's behaviour modification involves

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Question 117 of 190

Which of the following is one reason given that more women than men are treated for psychological problems?

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Question 118 of 190

In younger children the symptoms of depression include which one of the following?

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Question 119 of 190

Your new patient is admitted to your nursing home with a diagnosis of vascular dementia. You know that this type of dementia differs from Alzheimer's dementia is what way?

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Question 120 of 190

A patient diagnosed with depression repeatedly tells staff, I have cancer. Its my punishment for being a bad person. Diagnostic tests reveal no cancer. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

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Question 121 of 190

If a clinical diagnostic test for patients with cervical radiculopathy is positive in 95% of patients who truly have the disease, but it is also positive in a large number of healthy individuals, what is this test most useful for?

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Question 122 of 190

Pankaj is an individual who always shows a need to be taken care of and is not able to show any decision making skill. This is a case of

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Question 123 of 190

Schizophrenia is

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Question 124 of 190

In operant conditioning, what term refers to a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?

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Question 125 of 190

Your patient has a long history of alcohol abuse. You know that denial is a frequently used defense mechanism. Which statement is indicative of denial?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 126 of 190

Which of the following is a priority in dealing with a highly anxious patient?

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Question 127 of 190

A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patients medical record, which is most appropriate to give as a prn anxiolytic?

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Question 128 of 190

Which are the manifestations of intellectual disability? (you can choose more than 1 answer)

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Question 129 of 190

Max says, 'Nurse, see that man on the television? He is the reason why I am sick. He told them to make me this way.' The nurse documents this as an episode of a(n):

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Question 130 of 190

Which neurotransmitters are most responsible for wakefulness? Select all that apply.

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Question 131 of 190

Your depressed patient is just started on duloxetine (Cymbalta). Which statement by the spouse tells you that family teaching has been effective?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 132 of 190

The following conditions can be stress related (select all that apply):

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 133 of 190

A patient has blindness related to conversion (functional neurological) disorder but is unconcerned about this problem. Which understanding should guide the nurse's planning for this patient?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 134 of 190

Marked anger and aggression in children is the main symptom of

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Question 135 of 190

Which is not a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 136 of 190

The primary focus of family therapy for clients with schizophrenia and their families is:

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Question 137 of 190

Which drug cannot be given if the patient reports alcohol intake in the last 24 hours?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 138 of 190

Clint, a client on the psychiatric unit, has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He begins to tell the nurse about how the CIA is looking for him and will kill him if they find him. Clint's belief is an example of a:

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Question 139 of 190

Because there is considerable overlap among the types of schizophrenia, and because patterns of behavior shift over time, many patients are simply classified as suffering from schizophrenia.

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Question 140 of 190

According to Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, Serena is likely to be at the stage of

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Question 141 of 190

Which of the following follows an X-linked dominant inheritance pattern?

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Question 142 of 190

A nurse provides health education for an adult with sleep deprivation. It is most important for the nurse to encourage caution when the patient engages in:

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 143 of 190

Which disorder among the following is characterized by shifts in mood as well as changes in activity and energy levels, involves experiencing shifts between elevated moods and periods of depression?

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Question 144 of 190

In the Oliver Sacks chapter, all EXCEPT which of the below was true about the woman with 'Cupid's disease'

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 145 of 190

Erikson maintained that personality develops in a predetermined order through eight stages of psychological development. Which Erikson's psychological crisis stage is linked to the Freudian 'Oral' psycho-sexual stage of development

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Question 146 of 190

A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, Theyre coming! Theyre coming! The patient does not follow the staffs directions or respond to verbal interventions. The initial nursing intervention of highest priority is to:

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 147 of 190

It has been discovered that all major anti-psychotic drugs

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Question 148 of 190

A soldier returned home from active duty in a combat zone in Afghanistan and was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The soldier says, 'If there's a loud noise at night, I get under my bed because I think we're getting bombed.' What type of experience has the soldier described?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 149 of 190

Research indicates that the symptoms of OCD

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Question 150 of 190

The doctor ordered a lithium level to be drawn on a patient who is suspected to be toxic. The patient, although bipolar, is also experiencing hallucinations. The lab technician enters the patient's room to draw the specimen. The patient begins to shout, 'I am going to be sucked dry.' The nurse enters the patient's room and states the following:

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 151 of 190

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TCM) is scheduled for a patient diagnosed with major depression. Which comment by the patient indicates teaching about the procedure was effective?

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Question 152 of 190

Relating to the for psychological disorders, identify the following therapeutic approaches. In this approach, the person is asked to construct a series of scenes or events which gradually lead the person to face the object/situation which causes the fear. This is

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 153 of 190

A child known as the neighborhood bully says, 'Nobody can tell me what to do.' After receiving a poor grade on a science project, this child secretly loaded a virus on the teacher's computer. These behaviors support a diagnosis of

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 154 of 190

The chief distinguishing feature of psychotic disorders is

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Question 155 of 190

A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is hypervigilant and constantly scans the environment. The patient states, I saw two doctors talking in the hall. They were plotting to kill me. The nurse may correctly assess this behavior as:

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Question 156 of 190

An adult consulted a nurse practitioner because of an inability to achieve orgasm for 2 years, despite having been sexually active. This adult was frustrated and expressed concerns about the relationship with the sexual partner. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this scenario?

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Question 157 of 190

A nurse counsels a patient on ways to determine the person's total sleep requirement. Which instruction would produce the most accurate results?

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Question 158 of 190

On average, people from a collectivist culture (e.g., Japan) differ from people from an individualistic culture (e.g., United States) in several ways. Which answer below is INCORRECT about ways in which people from collectivist cultures tend to differ from people from individualistic cultures?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 159 of 190

A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder: manic episode refuses to take lithium carbonate because he complains that it makes him feel sick. Which of the following medications might be alternatively prescribed for mood stabilization in bipolar disorders?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 160 of 190

A fearful patient has an increased heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse suspects increased activity of which neurotransmitter?

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Question 161 of 190

Consider the classic experiment where male and female participants (who have never met) were placed in separate rooms. Before they spoke to each other over a telephone, the men were shown pictures of either an attractive woman (group 1) or an unattractive woman (group 2). Importantly, the pictures that the men were shown bore no resemblance to the woman to which they were actually talking. When judges listened to the woman's side of the phone conversation (without hearing anything that the men said to them), they found that women who talked to men from the first group tended to sound more warm, friendly and flirtatious than women who had spoken to men from the second group. In this study, which people were most likely to have created a self-fulfilling prophecy?

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Question 162 of 190

When preparing the discharge plans for a patient with chronic anxiety, Nurse Barbara evaluates the goals that were set for the patient. Nurse Barbara also evaluates if the patient has achieved the discharge long-term goals. Which goal would be most appropriate to be include in the plan of care requiring evaluation?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 163 of 190

A key neurotransmitter important in the mechanism of learning is

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Question 164 of 190

Rajat always over thinks that his feelings, thoughts and actions are controlled by others is called delusion of

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Question 165 of 190

When are the Korotkoff's sounds audible while measuring blood pressure?

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Question 166 of 190

Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient with dissociative identity disorder. Disturbed personal identity related to:

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Question 167 of 190

A patient being treated with paroxetine (Paxil) 50 mg po daily for depression reports to the clinic nurse, I took a few extra tablets earlier today and now I feel bad. Which assessments are most critical? Select all that apply.

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Question 168 of 190

At Jimmy's grandmother's house, when first being trained, Deefer is being given

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Question 169 of 190

Henry Smith may be suffering from sundowning. What is the alternate name for this condition?

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Question 170 of 190

Which experiences are most likely to precipitate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Select one that does not apply..

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Question 171 of 190

What medication class treats depression by increasing serotonin levels?

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Question 172 of 190

A patient experiencing primary insomnia asks the nurse, I take a nap during the day. Doesnt that make up for a lost nights sleep? Select the nurses best reply.

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 173 of 190

Your psychotic patient states 'my arms and legs are on fire.' What would be your best response?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 174 of 190

Which of the following people would probably not be diagnosed as psychotic?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 175 of 190

Which activity would be best for a depressed patient?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 176 of 190

The general term for the inability to recognize familiar objects is

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Question 177 of 190

An 11-year-old diagnosed with ODD becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins shouting at the nurse. What is the nurse's initial action to defuse the situation?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 178 of 190

The factor responsible for this stress was

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Question 179 of 190

One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is

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Question 180 of 190

A patient in the emergency department shows disorganized behavior and incoherence after a friend suggested a homosexual encounter. In which room should the nurse place the patient?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 181 of 190

Which of the following is characteristic of a paranoid delusion?

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Question 182 of 190

The ability to think abstractly is often absent in which diagnosis?

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Question 183 of 190

Stress that results from a positive psychological state, such as being accepted into the tertiary course of your choice, is called

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Question 184 of 190

The nurse who is counseling a patient with dissociative identity disorder should understand that the assessment of highest priority is:

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Question 185 of 190

This schizophrenic patient has been taking Prolixin for 6 months. She now is experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Which medication is most likely to be added?

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 186 of 190

What is the main difference between major depression and dysthymic depression?

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Question 187 of 190

Adaptive physiological changes that occur in response to acute stress include all of the below EXCEPT

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Question 188 of 190

A night shift worker reports, I'm having trouble getting to sleep after a night's work. I have a hearty breakfast with coffee, read the paper, do my exercises, and then go to bed. However, I just lie awake until it is nearly time to get up to be with my family for dinner.Â What changes should the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)

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ATI RN · Psychobiological Disorders

Question 189 of 190

The statement made by the patient in question 6 is an example of a(n):

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Question 190 of 190

A soldier returned 3 months ago from Afghanistan and was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which social event would be most disturbing for this soldier?

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