NRNP 6675 Final Exam % Correct Answers

1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply ANS Rapid dose escalation; parental route of administration; higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender is known as ANS B) Gender Discordance 3. Antipsychotic medication provides D2 blockage in the meso-coritcal path- way causing which of the following effects ANS B) Increases EPS Incorrect ANS 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 ANS 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 ANS C) Substance use disorder Incorrect substance intox, substance withdrawal, all of the above