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A 33-year old married woman with one biological child receives a diagnosis of Schizophrenia. Her husband has no symptoms or family history of the disorder. Which of her relatives is at greatest risk for receiving the same diagnosis? a) parent b) biological sibling c) adopted sibling d) child - ️️️d) child A DSM-5 diagnosis of Acute Stress Disorder requires a duration of symptoms of: a) two days to four week with an onset immediately after exposure to the trauma b) three days to one ...

most common mental illness in the United States - Anxiety disorders -Anxiety impacts approximately 18% of the adult population and 25% of children ages 13-17 each year Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts or actions that occur over an hour or more per day -one of the top 20 illness-related disabilities worldwide first line medication treatment: Generalized anxiety disorder - -SSRIs -SNRIs -Buspirone -Drug Therapy at least 12 mont...

• Milestones are recognizable skills or abilities that have an expected range and order of appearance, such as a child taking his first step around the time of his first birthday. Identifying any significant variations from expected patterns, such as a child taking that first step near his second birthday, is a key task for any practitioner. Knowing when a significant variation in development has occurred improves diagnostic accuracy because DSM-5 specifically requires consideration of develop...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition Concepts of Care in Evidence Based Practice Morgan Townsend Test Bank A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing occasional feelings of sadness because of therecent death of a beloved pet. The clients appetite, sleep patterns, and daily routine have not changed. How should the nurse interpret the clients behaviors? 1. The clients behaviors demonstrate mental illness in the form of depression. 2. The clients behaviors are exten...

Test Bank for Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity 6th Edition by Andrew M. Pomerantz. Full Chapters test bank are included - Chap 1 to 19 (Complete Questions - Easy, Medium and Hard type questions included) Chapter 1: Clinical Psychology Chapter 2: Evolution of Clinical Psychology Chapter 3: Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology Chapter 4: Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology Chapter 5: Ethical and Professional Issues in Clin...

Describe Axis five - Answer-Gives a global assessment of functioning. A score of 1 to 100 is used to classify the patient based on an evaluation of how well they function socially, occupationally and psychologically 1 = being in severe danger of harm to self or other 100 = showing the individual has superior functioning in a wide range of activities Describe Axis four - Answer-Measures psychological and environmental problems that may affect diagnosis Includes: - problems with family - ...

NR547 Midterm Exam ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE Terri is a 79-year old who presents with confusion. She has positive urine leukocyte esterase. - ANSWER-Refer Rationale: A positive Urine Leukocyte Esterase indicates the presence of a urinary tract infection (UTI) , which may cause confusion. Refer this client for treatment of the UTI. Treat or Refer: Julio is a 66-year-old who presents...

Midterm Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (2023/ 2024 Update) Differential Diagnosis in PsychiatricMental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION What is the significance of ruling out a general medical etiology in psychiatric diagnosis? Answer: Critical and complex distinction in diagnosis. QUESTION What does Boland Table 1-23 provide information about? Answer: Drugs of abuse detectable in urine. ...

Fortis College MENTAL HEALTH NUR208 Mental Health Quiz 1 Complete Test 100%Correct. Chapter 01: Mental Health and Mental Illness MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a . Conduct mental health assessments. c . Establish therapeutic relationships. b . Prescribe psychotropic medication. d . Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B In most states,...