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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs after an individual experiences a traumatic event/series of event Symptoms of PTSD Re-experiencing of the trauma (flashback) Avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma Persistent symptoms of increased arousal (hypervigilance, easily startled, irritability, reckless/self-destructive behavior, problems concentrating, sleep disturbance) Alterations in mood (depressed or angry/irritable) DSM-V Criteria for PTSD Adults, Adolescents, Children older than 6 years...

What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) - correct answer Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated - correct answer Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls - correct answer History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment...

The primary cause of concussion in ages 0-4 is correct answers Falling The primary cause of concussion in ages 5-14 correct answers Motor vehicle accidents Falls Unknown/External causes The primary cause of concussions in ages 15-24 correct answers Motor vehicle accidents Sports/unknown causes T/F - A concussion is detectable on a CT scan correct answers False. CT scans are used to rule-out bleeds, skull fractures, or other "hardware" structural issues. A concussion is a ...

Anorexia Nervosa "RID" R: Restriction of intake leading to significantly low body weight I: Intense fear of weight gain D: Disturbance in perception of one's weight or body image When Anorexia Nervosa is Diagnosed When a person's weighs at least 15% less than their normal/idea body weight Anorexia Nervosa Subtype Restricting Type Extreme diet, fasting, excessive exercise Anorexia Nervosa Subtype Binge/Purge Type Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P ...

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What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury -Answer- If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium -Answer- Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia -Answer- Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment) An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? -Answer- Agitation and restlessnes...

TEST BANK for Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3rd Edition ISBN 978-1-61537-327-7 Verified Answers From Publisher Contents Questions C H A P T E R 1 Assessing Infants and Toddlers 1 C H A P T E R 2 Assessing the Preschool-Age Child 2 C H A P T E R 3 Assessing the Elementary School–Age Child 4 C H A P T E R 4 Assessing Adolescents 5 C H A P T E R 5 Classification of Psychiatric Disorders 7 C H A P T E R 6 The Process of Assessment and Diagnosis 9 C H A P T E R 7 Diagnostic...

NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING. What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Dopamine --CORRECT ANSWER-- decrease: Parkinson's disease, depression increase: Schizophrenia, mania What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Norepinephrine -- CORRECT ANSWER-- decrease: depression increase: mania, anxiety states, schizophrenia What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of serotonin -...

NURS. 420 Schizophrenia Exam Questions and Answers 2024 What is schizophrenia characterized as? - Answer-thought disorder - considered syndrome or disease process b/c there are many varieties, symptoms, and presentations schizophrenia - Answer-distorted and bizarre thoughts, perceptions, emotions, movements, and behavior categories of schizophrenia symptoms - Answer-1. positive (hard)- things that should not be there 2. negative (soft)- things that should be there positive (hard) sympt...

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Verified Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers for Exam Preparation, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ QUESTION 1 (OCT/NOV 2011) ANSWER: A). Firstly, a person must have been exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in one or more of the following ways: directly experiencing the traumatic event(s); witnessing in person the event(s) as it occurs to others;...