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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Nurse Greta is aware that the following is classified as an Axis I disorder by the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) is:
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Katrina, a newly admitted is extremely hostile toward a staff member she has just met, without apparent reason. According to Freudian theory, the nurse should suspect that the client is experiencing which of the following phenomena?
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
An 83-year-old male client is in extended care facility is anxious most of the time and frequently complains of a number of vague symptoms that interfere with his ability to eat. These symptoms indicate which of the following disorders?
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Charina, a college student who frequently visited the health center during the past year with multiple vague complaints of GI symptoms before course examinations. Although physical causes have been eliminated, the student continues to express her belief that she has a serious illness. These symptoms are typically of which of the following disorders?
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Nurse Daisy is aware that the following pharmacologic agents are sedative-hypnotic medication is used to induce sleep for a client experiencing a sleep disorder is:
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Aldo, with a somatoform pain disorder may obtain secondary gain. Which of the following statements refers to a secondary gain?
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
David is diagnosed with panic disorder with agoraphobia and is talking with the nurse in-charge about the progress made in treatment. Which of the following statements indicates a positive client response?
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
The effectiveness of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor drug therapy in clients with posttraumatic stress disorder can be demonstrated by which of the following client self–reports?
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Mark, with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, wants to stop taking his lorazepam (Ativan). Which of the following important facts should nurse Betty discuss with the client about discontinuing the medication?
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Jennifer, an adolescent who is depressed and reported by her parents as having difficulty in school is brought to the community mental health center to be evaluated. Which of the following other health problems would the nurse suspect?
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Ricardo, an outpatient in a psychiatric facility is diagnosed with dysthymic disorder. Which of the following statements about dysthymic disorder is true?
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
The nurse is aware that the following ways in vascular dementia different from Alzheimer’s disease is:
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Loretta, a newly admitted client was diagnosed with delirium and has a history of hypertension and anxiety. She had been taking digoxin, furosemide (Lasix), and diazepam (Valium) for anxiety. This client’s impairment may be related to which of the following conditions?
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Nurse Ron enters a client’s room, the client says, “They’re crawling on my sheets! Get them off my bed!” Which of the following assessments is the most accurate?
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Which of the following descriptions of a client’s experience and behavior can be assessed as an illusion?
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
During a conversation with Nurse John with a client, he observes that the client shifts from one topic to the next on a regular basis. Which of the following terms describes this disorder?
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Francis tells the nurse that her coworkers are sabotaging the computer. When the nurse asks questions, the client becomes argumentative. This behavior shows personality traits associated with which of the following personality disorders?
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which of the following interventions is important for a Cely experiencing a paranoid personality disorder taking olanzapine (Zyprexa)?
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Nurse Alexandra notices other clients on the unit avoiding a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. When discussing appropriate behavior in group therapy, which of the following comments is expected about this client by his peers?
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Tommy, with a dependent personality disorder, is working to increase his self-esteem. Which of the following statements by Tommy shows teaching was successful?
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Norma, a 42-year-old client with a diagnosis of chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia lives in a rooming house that has a weekly nursing clinic. She scratches while she tells the nurse she feels creatures eating away at her skin. Which of the following interventions should be done first?
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Ivy, who is in the psychiatric unit is copying and imitating the movements of her primary nurse. During recovery, she says, “I thought the nurse was my mirror. I felt connected only when I saw my nurse.” This behavior is known by which of the following terms?
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Jun approaches the nurse and tells that he hears a voice telling him that he’s evil and deserves to die. Which of the following terms describes the client’s perception?
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Mike is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of undifferentiated schizophrenia. Which of the following defense mechanisms is probably used by Mike?
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Rocky has started taking haloperidol (Haldol). Which of the following instructions is most appropriate for Ricky before taking haloperidol?
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