Delusional disorder Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mental Health-EXAM 2 Rasmussen with 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 1) A patient with schizophrenia begins to talks about "volmers" hiding in the warehouse at work. The term "volmers" should be documented as: a. neologism b. concrete thinking c. thought insertion d. idea of reference - answerANS: A - A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the patient. "Volmer" is not a known common noun. - Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think abstractly. - Thou...

NRNP 6675-15 / NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2023 100% Verified 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 extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces pos...

Theories of etiology - ANS biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - ANS Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion BUT predominantly happy, self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without intervention. Recommend self care strategies. ...

Test Bank For Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice 4th Edition by Wendy Austin 4874, 3, 0865, 7 1 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: From Past to Present 2 Mental Health, Mental Disorder, Recovery, and Well-Being 3 The Context of Mental Health Care: Cultural, Socioeconomic, and Geographic 4 The Continuum of Canadian Mental Health Care 5 Contemporary Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice 6 Communication and the Therapeutic Relationship 7 Lega...

NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE Question 1 Yesterday, a client with schizophrenia began treatment with haloperidol (Haldol). Today, the nurse notices that the client is holding his head to one side and complaining of neck and jaw spasms. What should the nurse do? A Assume that the client is posturing. B Tell the client to lie down and relax. Evaluate the client for adverse reactions to haloperidol. Put the client...

Test Bank Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 5th EditionTable of Contents Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission ............................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Transporters, Receptors, And Enzymes As Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action 8 Chapter 3 Ion Channels as Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action ..................................... 15 Chapter 4 Psychosis and schizophrenia ...........................................

1. How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala?: inhibits and activates the amygdala 2. Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following?: speech com- prehension 3. The limbic system is associated with which of the following: emotion and learning 4. Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory?: hip- pocampus 5. When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these medications work within which specific areas?: mood 6. Which of the...

Final Exam: NRNP6635 / NRNP 6635 (Latest 2023 / 2024): Graded A: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning |Walden 1. Select the most distinguishing characteristic of delirium. ~ Answer: B. Sudden onset 2. Select the category of symptoms that is most commonly comorbid with cognitive disorders. ~ Answer: Behavioral 3. Select the primary defense mechanism that is common in delusional disorder. ~ Answer: A. Projection 4. Select the ne...

HESI Computerized Adaptive Testing(CAT) Test Bank 2024 1-A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What doesthe nurse explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse? 1 -They are dependent on it. 2 -They lack the motivation to stop. 3 -They use it for coping. They enjoy the associated socialization. Ans- 1 Alcohol causes both physical and psychological dependence; the individual needs the alcohol to fun...

NUR2459/NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED) A nurse is caring for a client with delirium who is experiencing illusions. What environment conditions should the nurse arrange for the client? Provide a well lite room without glares orshadows with minimal noise You have received a report on a male client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. The nurse informs you that his verbal communication includes circumstantially what interventions isthe most...