Sherpath Questions with CORRECT Answers (Verified Update)
Q1: Which physical symptoms are associated with panic attacks? Select all that apply.
A. Nausea
B. Vertigo
C. Sweating
D. Nystagmus
E. Shortness of breath
Answer: A. Nausea
C. Sweating
E. Shortness of breath
Q2: In which area of the brain is the fear center located?
A. Amygdala
B. Thalamus
C. Hypothalamus
D. Locus ceruleus
Answer: A. Amygdala
Q3: Which type of phobia can lead to the phobic patient becoming homebound for years?
A. Social phobia
B. Agoraphobia
C. Claustrophobia
D. Specific phobia
Answer: B. Agoraphobia
Q4: Which types of medications are used to treat panic disorder? Select all that apply.
A. Anxiolytics
B. Stimulants
C. Antidepressants
D. Mood stabilizers
E. Atypical antipsychotics
Answer: A. Anxiolytics
Q5: Which type of therapy is most beneficial in treating panic disorder?
A. Pet therapy
B. Drama therapy
C. Cognitive behavior therapy
D. Dialectical behavior therapy
Answer: C. Cognitive behavior therapy
, Q6: Citalopram is which type of antidepressant commonly used in the treatment of phobias?
A. Tricyclic (TCA)
B. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
C. Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
D. Selective-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Answer: C. Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Q7: Which types of therapy are most beneficial in treating phobias? Select all that apply.
A. Art therapy
B. Exposure therapy
C. Neurofeedback therapy
D. Systematic desensitization
E. Cognitive behavior therapy
Answer: B. Exposure therapy
D. Systematic desensitization
E. Cognitive behavior therapy
Q8: Which patient factors are included in the mental status exam (MSE) nursing assessment?
Select all that apply.
A. Affect
B. Mood
C. Speech
D. Level of education
E. Family coping skills
Answer: A. Affect
B. Mood
C. Speech
Q9: The patient's affect and outward appearance are part of the MSE. Mood The patient's mood
and behavior are part of the MSE. Speech The patient's word choices and pattern of speech
are part of the MSE. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient with panic
disorder or phobias?
A. Fatigue
B. Risk for confusion
C. Impaired mood regulation
D. ineffective impulse control
Answer: A. Fatigue
Q1: Which physical symptoms are associated with panic attacks? Select all that apply.
A. Nausea
B. Vertigo
C. Sweating
D. Nystagmus
E. Shortness of breath
Answer: A. Nausea
C. Sweating
E. Shortness of breath
Q2: In which area of the brain is the fear center located?
A. Amygdala
B. Thalamus
C. Hypothalamus
D. Locus ceruleus
Answer: A. Amygdala
Q3: Which type of phobia can lead to the phobic patient becoming homebound for years?
A. Social phobia
B. Agoraphobia
C. Claustrophobia
D. Specific phobia
Answer: B. Agoraphobia
Q4: Which types of medications are used to treat panic disorder? Select all that apply.
A. Anxiolytics
B. Stimulants
C. Antidepressants
D. Mood stabilizers
E. Atypical antipsychotics
Answer: A. Anxiolytics
Q5: Which type of therapy is most beneficial in treating panic disorder?
A. Pet therapy
B. Drama therapy
C. Cognitive behavior therapy
D. Dialectical behavior therapy
Answer: C. Cognitive behavior therapy
, Q6: Citalopram is which type of antidepressant commonly used in the treatment of phobias?
A. Tricyclic (TCA)
B. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
C. Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
D. Selective-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Answer: C. Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Q7: Which types of therapy are most beneficial in treating phobias? Select all that apply.
A. Art therapy
B. Exposure therapy
C. Neurofeedback therapy
D. Systematic desensitization
E. Cognitive behavior therapy
Answer: B. Exposure therapy
D. Systematic desensitization
E. Cognitive behavior therapy
Q8: Which patient factors are included in the mental status exam (MSE) nursing assessment?
Select all that apply.
A. Affect
B. Mood
C. Speech
D. Level of education
E. Family coping skills
Answer: A. Affect
B. Mood
C. Speech
Q9: The patient's affect and outward appearance are part of the MSE. Mood The patient's mood
and behavior are part of the MSE. Speech The patient's word choices and pattern of speech
are part of the MSE. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient with panic
disorder or phobias?
A. Fatigue
B. Risk for confusion
C. Impaired mood regulation
D. ineffective impulse control
Answer: A. Fatigue
