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NUR 327 Exam 2 NEWEST 2026/2027 EXAM REVIEW | NUR 327
EXAM 2 PREP WITH 150 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are some predisposing factors in the development of a manic
episode in bipolar episode?
Excessive levels of glutamate, right-reduction in brain activity, and
medications
A 15-year-old patient is diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder. The nurse
knows the patient has met what diagnostic criteria?
Symptoms have caused significant impairment in functioning and the
depressive symptoms do not meet the criteria for major depressive
episode.
When does a cyclothymic disorder begin?
Adolescence
What are essential features of a cyclothymic
A chronic, fluctuating mood disturbance involving numerous periods of
hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms.
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What are hypomanic symptoms?
Are of insufficient number, severity, and or duration to meet full criteria
for a hypomanic episode.
How long is the initial period for hypomanic symptoms to be present?
Initial 2 year or 1 year for children
What neurotransmitter, in excessive levels, are responsible for
symptoms of hallucinations and delusions.
Dopamine
Increased prolactin levels are associated with what disorder?
Depression
What are high prolactin levels are associated with?
Depression and also schizophrenia; decreased libido, anxiety, and
irritability.
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Which neurotransmitter are memory deficits and decreased motor
function associated with?
Acetylcholine
What is an example of an individual embarking on complex tasks such
as writing a novel despite lack of experience or talent, and speaking
highly about their actions?
Grandiosity
What is a manic episode?
A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or
irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or
energy, lasting at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every
day is considered this type of episode. During this period, there are
three or more of the following (increased self-esteem, decreased need
for sleep, more talkative, flight of ideas, etc.)
What is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated,
expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and increased activity or
energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day,
NUR 327 Exam 2 NEWEST 2026/2027 EXAM REVIEW | NUR 327
EXAM 2 PREP WITH 150 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are some predisposing factors in the development of a manic
episode in bipolar episode?
Excessive levels of glutamate, right-reduction in brain activity, and
medications
A 15-year-old patient is diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder. The nurse
knows the patient has met what diagnostic criteria?
Symptoms have caused significant impairment in functioning and the
depressive symptoms do not meet the criteria for major depressive
episode.
When does a cyclothymic disorder begin?
Adolescence
What are essential features of a cyclothymic
A chronic, fluctuating mood disturbance involving numerous periods of
hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms.
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What are hypomanic symptoms?
Are of insufficient number, severity, and or duration to meet full criteria
for a hypomanic episode.
How long is the initial period for hypomanic symptoms to be present?
Initial 2 year or 1 year for children
What neurotransmitter, in excessive levels, are responsible for
symptoms of hallucinations and delusions.
Dopamine
Increased prolactin levels are associated with what disorder?
Depression
What are high prolactin levels are associated with?
Depression and also schizophrenia; decreased libido, anxiety, and
irritability.
, 3|Page
Which neurotransmitter are memory deficits and decreased motor
function associated with?
Acetylcholine
What is an example of an individual embarking on complex tasks such
as writing a novel despite lack of experience or talent, and speaking
highly about their actions?
Grandiosity
What is a manic episode?
A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or
irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or
energy, lasting at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every
day is considered this type of episode. During this period, there are
three or more of the following (increased self-esteem, decreased need
for sleep, more talkative, flight of ideas, etc.)
What is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated,
expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and increased activity or
energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day,
