NURS 6630 Psycho Pharm questions with answers 2024

1. Select the development time of symptoms in neuroleptic malignant syndrome. A. 12-24 hours B. 24-72 hours C. 4-7 days D.10-14 days - Correct Answer B. 24-72 hours If untreated syndrome lasts 10 to 14 days Treat with dantrolene or bromocriptine Select the brain region that shows the greatest anatomical abnormalities in schizophrenic patients. A. Hippocampus B. Amygdala C. Prefrontal cortex D. Basal ganglia - Correct Answer C. Prefrontal cortex has anatomical abnormalities hippocampus and amygdala have size decrease basal ganglia theoretical due to odd movements D. per some answers Select the mental function that is most affected in mild cognitive impairment. A. General cognition B. Activities of daily living C. Geographic orientation D. Recent memory - Correct Answer D. Recent memory Select the time frame for symptoms of schizophreniform disorder. A. 2 to 6 weeks B. 1 to 5 months C. 6 to 8 months D. 1 year - Correct Answer Symptoms are short term lasting at least 1 month but less than 6 months. p. 342 Select two comorbid factors common in schizophrenic patients - Correct Answer obesity, DM, substance use disorders, complex partial epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, HIV, COPD Select the medical condition that occurs less frequently in schizophrenic patients than in the general population - Correct Answer rheumatoid arthritis Select the percentage of remission that results from correct antipsychotic drug therapy of schizophrenic patients A. 15 B. 30 C. 45 D. 70 - Correct Answer p. 354 Approximately 60% will improve to the extent that they will achieve remission or only mild symptoms Select the most distinguishing feature in the course and prognosis of schizophrenia - Correct Answer worsening after each relapse