Brief psychotic disorder - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Alex, age 32, has been a "hermit" all his life. He lives with his family, spends most of his time alone in his room listening to music, and says he never feels particularly happy or unhappy. Six months ago, Alex was diagnosed with Brief Psychotic Disorder. Alex has never had a close relationship and says he does not mind. His symptoms are most suggestive of which of the following? Select one: a. Schizophreniform Disorder. b. Major Depressive Disorder. c. Schizoaffective Disorder. d. ...

Review Test Submission: Exam - Week 11 User Course NRNP-6635-9/NRNP-6635F-9-Psychpathology Diag Reasoning2020 Winter Qtr 11/30-02/21-PT27 Test Exam - Week 11 Started 2/15/21 11:36 AM Submitted 2/15/21 2:03 AM Due Date 2/15/21 1:59 AM Status Needs Grading AttemptSco re 86 out of 100 points TimeElapse d 2 hours, 26 minutes out of 2 hours and 30 minutes   Question 1 Select the mental function that is most affected in mild cognitive impairment. Selected Answer: D. Recent ...

Mental Health Exam #2 Psychotic Disorders Positive & Negative Symptoms,Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics,Grief,Depression,Suicide,Antidepressants,Mania,Mood Stabilizers,Lithium, Therapeutic Communication (responses) Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia -classified as postive and negative for the purpose of treatments and medications Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - reflect EXCESS or distortion of normal function -halucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior ...

Intellectual Disabilities Correct Answer-Deficit in intellectual functions, adaptive functions, onset during developmental period. Diagnosed with clinical assessment and standardized testing Autism Spectrum Disorder Correct Answer-Qualitative Impairment in social interaction, communication, restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interest and activities. No eye contact, unaware of others, perseverative play and strong reaction to minor changes ADHD Correct Answer-Persis...

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders - correct answer -Includes schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, and schizotypal (personality) disorder -schizotypal personality disorder -delusional disorder -brief psychotic disorder -schizophreniform disorder -schizophrenia -schizoaffective disorder -substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder -psychotic disorder due to another medical condition -catatonia associated w/ another mental disorder (Catatonia specifier) -other...

NURS 172 EXAM 2 LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ antisocial personality disorder shows no remorse for exploitation and manipulation of others personality disorder trait specified accepts a job he does not want to do, then does a poor job and delays past the deadline, is negative and hostile towards others narcissistic personality disorder believes she is entitled to special privileges others do not deserve personality disorder trait specified suspicious of all others with whom he comes i...

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 extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS)  Causes prolactinemia  Reduces positive symptoms 3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and ...

DSM 5 Exam Study Guide, Complete Solution (Answered) Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Includes schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, and schizotypal (personality) disorder -schizotypal personality disorder -delusional disorder -brief psychotic disorder -schizophreniform disorder -schizophrenia -schizoaffective disorder -substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder -psychotic disorder due to another medical condition -catatonia associated w/ another mental di...

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 extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces positive symptoms 3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their unique behav...

A patient with borderline personality disorder experiences intense anxiety when an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner goes on vacation. The best explanation for this reaction is that the patient: A. has failed to develop clear ego boundaries. B. has failed to master object constancy. C. is employing primitive idealization. D. is employing projective identification. - answer B. has failed to master object constancy 2. A patient has been taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 10 ...