NRNP 6675 MIDTERM EXAM 2023 WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS AND FULL EXPLANATIONS

1. Discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender is known as?: B) Gender Discordance 2. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply: Rapid dose escalation; parental route of administration; higher potency typical antipsychotics 3. Antipsychotic medication provides D2 blockage in the meso-coritcal pathway causing which of the following effects?: B) Increases EPS Incorrect: reduces negative s/s, causes prolactinemia, reduces positive symptoms 4. Phencyclidine (PCP) and ketamine exert their unique behavioral effects by blocking which of the following receptors?: D) NMDA type receptors Incorrect: GABA, serotonin, dopamine "receptors" 5. The diagnosis used to describe a syndrome characterized by specific s/s resulting from recent ingestion or exposure to a substance is known as which of the folllowing?: C) Substance use disorder