MSN 572 Psychiatry Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

MSN 572 Psychiatry Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions It is imperative to assess for suicidality and bipolar disorder in patients suspected of experiencing - Answer️️ -Depression Depression is more common in individuals with significant medical conditions, including several neurologic disorders - Demential, epilepsy, MS, and parkinson disease. Patients who present with depression may actually have bipolar disorder and so screening should always take place. Patients who are depressed may be suicidal. Consequently, in order for appropriate treatment to occur, appropriate diagnosis must occur. What is the leading cause of serious injury among U.S. women of reproductive age. - Answer️️ -Intimate partner and domestic violence Intimate partner and domestic violence is the leading cause of serious injury and the second leading cause of death among U.S. women of reproductive age. The U.S. preventive services task force recommends routine screening of all women of childbearing age for intimate partner violence and referring those who screen positive to intervention services. Which one of the following findings is not typical in a patient who has delirium? - Answer️️ -Intact attention and concentration ©EMILLYCHARLOTTE PREMIUM EXAMS | PDF DOWNLOADABLE VIA ©STUVIA Page 2 of 10 Delirium is an acute, abrupt-onset confusional state characterized by the symptoms listed below as well as disorientation, disturbed perception, and emotional disturbances. Attention and concentration are also affected. A seven year old is suspected of having conduct disorder. Which one of the following topics should the nurse practitioner include in the assessment history. - Answer️️ - Animal abuse Animal abuse is often seen in children who display conduct disorder behaviors and would be a topic of concern if the child was abusing animals. Stuttering, worrying excessively about mother, and refusing to perform chores fall into other behavioral disorders. Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? - Answer️️ -Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient does not exhibit symptoms A soldier states that since returning from active duty 2 months ago, he is experiencing sleep disturbance, irritability, low energy, and difficulty with concentration. These findings are consistent with - Answer️️ -PTSD PTSD is a constellation of maladaptive symptoms that persist beyond 30 days after exposure to a traumatic event, for example military combat or physical assault. Adjustment, panic, and depression are symptoms related to PTSD. ©EMILLYCHARLOTTE PREMIUM EXAMS | PDF DOWNLOADABLE VIA ©STUVIA Page 3 of 10 Which of the following symptoms would be consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? - Answer️️ -Child unable to sit still in the desk and often blurts out the answer before the teacher finishes asking the question. Symptoms of ADD or ADHD are inattention, daydreaming, inability to stay focused or follow multiple steps in directions/instructions. These children commonly engage in risk taking and so accidents are common. Other symptoms include constant motion without purpose, hyperactivity, impulsivity, poor school performance and poor self esteem. During which part of the routine office visit should a person be asked questions related to physical and sexual abuse. - Answer️️ -During the physical exam, when others are asked to leave the room The personality disorder characterized by patterns of atten