NUR 180 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
Psychosis - Answers The inability to recognize reality, relate to others, cope with life's demands.
Schizophrenia - Answers Cluster of related behaviors including catatonic psychomotor problems,
disorganized speech, thinking, and behavior, and paranoid organized delusions.
EPS (extrapyramidal side effects) - Answers Abnormal involuntary movement disorders that develop
due to an imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine.
Tardive Dyskinesia - Answers Irreversible effect of long-term treatment characterized by involuntary
repeated movements of muscles in the face, trunk, arms, and legs.
NMS - Answers High potency antipsychotics that can cause sudden changes in loc, rapid onset of rigid
muscles.
Bullying - Answers Repeated use of oppressive behaviors to intentionally intimidate another, often
associated with poor self-esteem in victims.
Coping - Answers Thoughts and behaviors a person uses to manage stress.
Crisis Intervention - Answers Support system ensuring safety, staying with the patient, and using
simple communication.
Domestic Violence - Answers Abuse and battering in a family characterized by a lack of common
goals.
Cycle of Violence - Answers Tension building, battering incident, honeymoon phase.
Elder Abuse - Answers Abuse of the vulnerable, including neglect, exploitation, and sexual abuse.
Machismo - Answers Compulsive masculinity and pride.
Pregnancy Trauma - Answers Increases chances of abuse and is a leading cause of maternal death
during pregnancy.
PTSD - Answers Condition following an extremely traumatic event characterized by nightmares and
somatic complaints.
Suicide Myths - Answers Beliefs that people who talk about suicide won't do it, that threats aren't
serious, and that failed attempts are manipulative.
Addiction - Answers A compulsive, abnormal dependence on a substance or behavior.
Delirium - Answers A state lasting 48 hours to 10 days characterized by hallucinations and seizures.
Opioid Withdrawal - Answers Symptoms include runny nose, muscle aches, yawning, and diarrhea.
Cocaine Use in Newborns - Answers Symptoms include sleeping and eating problems, irritability, and
developmental problems.
Overdose with Opioids - Answers Can lead to respiratory arrest and is treated with naloxone.
Quetiapine - Answers An atypical antipsychotic that causes sedation and weight gain.
Benztropine - Answers An anticholinergic used to treat EPS.
Disulfiram - Answers An alcohol deterrent that makes you sick if you consume alcohol.
Haloperidol - Answers An antipsychotic that can cause tardive dyskinesia, NMS, and dystonia.
Lorazepam - Answers A benzodiazepine used for anxiety, acute withdrawal, and seizures.
Naltrexone - Answers An opioid antagonist used for opioid dependence.
Olanzapine - Answers An atypical antipsychotic associated with metabolic syndrome.
Psychosis - Answers The inability to recognize reality, relate to others, cope with life's demands.
Schizophrenia - Answers Cluster of related behaviors including catatonic psychomotor problems,
disorganized speech, thinking, and behavior, and paranoid organized delusions.
EPS (extrapyramidal side effects) - Answers Abnormal involuntary movement disorders that develop
due to an imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine.
Tardive Dyskinesia - Answers Irreversible effect of long-term treatment characterized by involuntary
repeated movements of muscles in the face, trunk, arms, and legs.
NMS - Answers High potency antipsychotics that can cause sudden changes in loc, rapid onset of rigid
muscles.
Bullying - Answers Repeated use of oppressive behaviors to intentionally intimidate another, often
associated with poor self-esteem in victims.
Coping - Answers Thoughts and behaviors a person uses to manage stress.
Crisis Intervention - Answers Support system ensuring safety, staying with the patient, and using
simple communication.
Domestic Violence - Answers Abuse and battering in a family characterized by a lack of common
goals.
Cycle of Violence - Answers Tension building, battering incident, honeymoon phase.
Elder Abuse - Answers Abuse of the vulnerable, including neglect, exploitation, and sexual abuse.
Machismo - Answers Compulsive masculinity and pride.
Pregnancy Trauma - Answers Increases chances of abuse and is a leading cause of maternal death
during pregnancy.
PTSD - Answers Condition following an extremely traumatic event characterized by nightmares and
somatic complaints.
Suicide Myths - Answers Beliefs that people who talk about suicide won't do it, that threats aren't
serious, and that failed attempts are manipulative.
Addiction - Answers A compulsive, abnormal dependence on a substance or behavior.
Delirium - Answers A state lasting 48 hours to 10 days characterized by hallucinations and seizures.
Opioid Withdrawal - Answers Symptoms include runny nose, muscle aches, yawning, and diarrhea.
Cocaine Use in Newborns - Answers Symptoms include sleeping and eating problems, irritability, and
developmental problems.
Overdose with Opioids - Answers Can lead to respiratory arrest and is treated with naloxone.
Quetiapine - Answers An atypical antipsychotic that causes sedation and weight gain.
Benztropine - Answers An anticholinergic used to treat EPS.
Disulfiram - Answers An alcohol deterrent that makes you sick if you consume alcohol.
Haloperidol - Answers An antipsychotic that can cause tardive dyskinesia, NMS, and dystonia.
Lorazepam - Answers A benzodiazepine used for anxiety, acute withdrawal, and seizures.
Naltrexone - Answers An opioid antagonist used for opioid dependence.
Olanzapine - Answers An atypical antipsychotic associated with metabolic syndrome.
