NEUROBIOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The PMHNP knows that schizophrenia is equally prevalent in men and women. The two
genders differ, however, in the onset of course of illness. Which one of the following
statements is true regarding the difference in onset of symptoms of schizophrenia
between men and women? - Correct Answers -Onset is earlier in men than women
True of False:
There is a genetic contribution to some, perhaps all, forms of schizophrenia. In the case
of monozygotic twins who have identical genetic makeup, there is an approximately 50
percent chance for them to develop schizophrenia. - Correct Answers -
The PMHNP knows that ___________________are fixed beliefs that are not amenable
to change in light of conflicting evidence. - Correct Answers -Delusions
The PMHNP knows that _____________________________are perception-like
experiences that occur without an external stimulus. They are vivid and clear, with the
full force and impact of normal perceptions. - Correct Answers -Hallucinations
True or False:
The characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia involve a range of cognitive, behavioral
and emotional dysfunctions, but no single symptom is pathognomonic of the disorder. -
Correct Answers -True
The term________________________________describes the belief that one is going
to be harmed, harassed, and so forth by an individual, organization or other group
though evidence suggests the contrary.
Correct! - Correct Answers -Persecutory delusions
The fact that many of the symptoms and cognitive deficits of schizophrenia typically
begin to emerge during late adolescence and early adulthood has long led to the
hypothesis that disturbances of the_________________________ that occurs in the
pre-frontal cortex during this period may play a role in triggering the onset of
schizophrenia - Correct Answers -Synaptic pruning process
_______ is a marked decrease in reactivity to the environment that can range from
negativism to a lack of verbal and motor responses to maintaining a rigid inappropriate
posture for a lengthy period of time.
, Group of answer choices - Correct Answers -Cataonic states
The nurse practitioner is assessing a patient who is complaining of hearing voices.
What is this patient experiencing? - Correct Answers -Hallucinations
The NP sees a 25 year-old female patient who was hospitalized after an upsetting
altercation in which she screamed at and physically attacked her neighbor when he
knocked on her door. Her sister reports that she has been increasingly erratic recently,
with emotional outbursts and impulsive behaviors. Which of the following brain regions
is most likely associated with these symptoms? - Correct Answers -Orbital frontal cortex
A major current hypothesis for the cause of schizophrenia proposes that N-methyl-D-
aspartame (NMDA) receptors may be: - Correct Answers -Hypofunctional
The PMHNP students are studying for an upcoming exam. During their review they
study disorders that require the presence of psychosis as a defining feature. These
disorders include all EXCEPT ONE the follwoing:
A) Mania
B) Schizophrenia
C) substance-induced psychotic disorders
D) Schizophreniform Disorder - Correct Answers -Mania
All EXCEPT ONE of the following terms represent negative symptoms of schizophrenia:
A) anxiety
B) alogia
C) affective blunting/flattening
D) associality - Correct Answers -Anxiety
Which of the following groupings of symptoms represent positive symptoms associated
with schizophrenia, according to Stahl?
A) Delusions, Hallucinations, disorganized behaviors
B) Shivering, Fever, Delusional thoughts
C) Depression, Hallucinations, Anxiety
D) Blunted affect, depression, delusional thoughts - Correct Answers -A) Delusions,
Hallucinations, disorganized behaviors
The NP's discuss a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The PMHNP knows that
which of the following groups of symptoms is most likely to be categorized as "negative
symptoms" of schizophrenia?
A) Blunted affect, poor rapport, lack of spontaneity
B) Hallucinations, passivity, anhedonia
C) Delusions, poor spontaneity, agitation
D) Fever, agitation, withdrawal - Correct Answers -Blunted affect, poor rapport, lack of
spontaneity
AND ANSWERS
The PMHNP knows that schizophrenia is equally prevalent in men and women. The two
genders differ, however, in the onset of course of illness. Which one of the following
statements is true regarding the difference in onset of symptoms of schizophrenia
between men and women? - Correct Answers -Onset is earlier in men than women
True of False:
There is a genetic contribution to some, perhaps all, forms of schizophrenia. In the case
of monozygotic twins who have identical genetic makeup, there is an approximately 50
percent chance for them to develop schizophrenia. - Correct Answers -
The PMHNP knows that ___________________are fixed beliefs that are not amenable
to change in light of conflicting evidence. - Correct Answers -Delusions
The PMHNP knows that _____________________________are perception-like
experiences that occur without an external stimulus. They are vivid and clear, with the
full force and impact of normal perceptions. - Correct Answers -Hallucinations
True or False:
The characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia involve a range of cognitive, behavioral
and emotional dysfunctions, but no single symptom is pathognomonic of the disorder. -
Correct Answers -True
The term________________________________describes the belief that one is going
to be harmed, harassed, and so forth by an individual, organization or other group
though evidence suggests the contrary.
Correct! - Correct Answers -Persecutory delusions
The fact that many of the symptoms and cognitive deficits of schizophrenia typically
begin to emerge during late adolescence and early adulthood has long led to the
hypothesis that disturbances of the_________________________ that occurs in the
pre-frontal cortex during this period may play a role in triggering the onset of
schizophrenia - Correct Answers -Synaptic pruning process
_______ is a marked decrease in reactivity to the environment that can range from
negativism to a lack of verbal and motor responses to maintaining a rigid inappropriate
posture for a lengthy period of time.
, Group of answer choices - Correct Answers -Cataonic states
The nurse practitioner is assessing a patient who is complaining of hearing voices.
What is this patient experiencing? - Correct Answers -Hallucinations
The NP sees a 25 year-old female patient who was hospitalized after an upsetting
altercation in which she screamed at and physically attacked her neighbor when he
knocked on her door. Her sister reports that she has been increasingly erratic recently,
with emotional outbursts and impulsive behaviors. Which of the following brain regions
is most likely associated with these symptoms? - Correct Answers -Orbital frontal cortex
A major current hypothesis for the cause of schizophrenia proposes that N-methyl-D-
aspartame (NMDA) receptors may be: - Correct Answers -Hypofunctional
The PMHNP students are studying for an upcoming exam. During their review they
study disorders that require the presence of psychosis as a defining feature. These
disorders include all EXCEPT ONE the follwoing:
A) Mania
B) Schizophrenia
C) substance-induced psychotic disorders
D) Schizophreniform Disorder - Correct Answers -Mania
All EXCEPT ONE of the following terms represent negative symptoms of schizophrenia:
A) anxiety
B) alogia
C) affective blunting/flattening
D) associality - Correct Answers -Anxiety
Which of the following groupings of symptoms represent positive symptoms associated
with schizophrenia, according to Stahl?
A) Delusions, Hallucinations, disorganized behaviors
B) Shivering, Fever, Delusional thoughts
C) Depression, Hallucinations, Anxiety
D) Blunted affect, depression, delusional thoughts - Correct Answers -A) Delusions,
Hallucinations, disorganized behaviors
The NP's discuss a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The PMHNP knows that
which of the following groups of symptoms is most likely to be categorized as "negative
symptoms" of schizophrenia?
A) Blunted affect, poor rapport, lack of spontaneity
B) Hallucinations, passivity, anhedonia
C) Delusions, poor spontaneity, agitation
D) Fever, agitation, withdrawal - Correct Answers -Blunted affect, poor rapport, lack of
spontaneity
