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ABPP Mock Exam 1 Question and Answers 2023 1. It is hypothesized that schizophrenia may be related to an excess of which neurotransmitter:n nna) Serotonin nnb) GABA nnc) Dopamine nnd) Glutamate 1 c 2. Structural abnormalities in the brains of patients with obsessive compulsive disorder have been identified in several areas. Which of the following areas have not been found to be affected?n nna) Cingulate gyrus nnb) Orbital frontal cortex nnc) Substantia ni...

NUR 2459 Final Exam 2 Study Guide 2023/2024. Care of the client with Neurocognitive disorders (Alzheimer’s, Delirium, Types of NCD, NMS) Delirium: is characterized by a disturbance in attention and awareness and change in cognition that develops rapidly over a short period. Differentiating delirium from dementia can be a difficult process, but failure to recognize delirium and the cause can delay appropriate treatments causing serious consequences. Examples of causes: Systematic infection...

SCRN Exam Review ( Stroke Syndromes) questions and answers well illustrated. A patient is right handed and suffers from a large Right vessel occlusion in the internal carotid artery. Because it is affecting the pts dominate sphere, they are most likely to experience: - correct answers.Aphasia A patient is right handed and suffers from a large left vessel occlusion in the internal carotid artery. Because it is affecting the pts non-dominate sphere, they are most likely to ...

SCRN Exam Review ( Stroke Syndromes) questions and answers well illustrated. A patient is right handed and suffers from a large Right vessel occlusion in the internal carotid artery. Because it is affecting the pts dominate sphere, they are most likely to experience: - correct answers.Aphasia A patient is right handed and suffers from a large left vessel occlusion in the internal carotid artery. Because it is affecting the pts non-dominate sphere, they are most likely to ...

catatonic posturing - correct answer holding bizarre postures for long periods of time catatonic excitement - correct answer moving excitedly with no environmental stimuli present gustatory hallucinations - correct answer you can taste them olfactory hallucinations - correct answer you can smell them ...

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Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - Answer- Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Legal problems iv. Homelessness Tru...

STROKE- NCLEX EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH RATIONALE, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 2024/2025. The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and moderate carotid stenosis who has undergone a carotid endarterectomy. Which of the following postoperative findings would cause the nurse the most concern? a) Blood pressure (BP): 128/86 mm Hg b) Neck pain: 3/10 (0 to 10 pain scale) c) Mild neck edema d) Difficulty swallowing Difficulty swallo...

What is true about the sleep of older adults? - ANSWER-Their circadian clock advances, causing an advanced sleep phase, which means that we get sleepier earlier in the evening and wake up earlier in the morning. Hypothyroidism is most associated with which of the following symptoms? - ANSWER-depressive symptoms, mental slowing, and memory impairment There is evidence that the _____________ plays a role in the etiology of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). - ANSWER-suprachiasmatic nucleus (...

Psy 402 Topic 7 DQ 1 Compare and contrast two different forms of aphasia. What part of the brain is specifically affected by each form and how would this affect the mental lexicon? Aphasia is defined as the loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage. Aphasia affects a person's ability to express and understand written and spoken language.Once the underlying cause is treated, the main treatment for aphasia is speech therapy. It can occur suddenly after a stro...