MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Which are negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia? (Select all that
apply)
a) Hallucinations
b) Delusions
c) ambivalence
d) avolition
e) anhedonia - Correct Answer-c) ambivalence -unsure / indifferent feelings
d) avolition- lack of motivation
e) anhedonia - lack of feeling pleasure
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically hallucinations and delusions,
are thought to be caused by hyperactivity of which neurotransmitter?
a) Dopamine
b) Acetylcholine
c) Norepinephrine
d) Epinephrine - Correct Answer-a) Dopamine
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is having delusions that the client is
being plotted against by the government. This would be documented as
which type of delusion?
a) nihilistic
b) somatic
c) grandiose
d) persecutory - Correct Answer-d) persecutory
A client has been prescribed clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia.
The client must be taught to monitor which blood component while taking
this drug?
,a) white blood cells
b) platelets
c) hemoglobin
d) hematocrit - Correct Answer-a) white blood cells
Clozapine = Can cause leukocytosis
When investigating biologic theories related to schizophrenia, which
neuroanatomic findings would be consistent with this disorder?
a) smaller third ventricle
b) larger lateral ventricle
c) larger hippocampus
d) larger brain volume - Correct Answer-b) larger lateral ventricle
A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed antipsychotic medication to a
client with psychosis. The nurse identifies the prescribed medication as a
first-generation antipsychotic. Which drug would the nurse most likely be
administering?
a) Fluphenazine
b) Aripiprazole
c) Clozapine
d) Olanzapine - Correct Answer-a) Fluphenazine
is a first generation antipsychotic
Which are key diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia? Select all that apply.
a) Major depression occurring concurrently with active symptoms
b) One or more major areas of social or occupational functioning markedly
below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
d) A direct physiologic effect of a substance or medical condition
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period
- Correct Answer-b) One or more major areas of social or occupational
functioning markedly below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period
, A client diagnosed with delusional disorder who uses excessive health care
resources most likely has which type of delusions?
a) grandiose
b) somatic
c) jealous
d) erotomanic - Correct Answer-b) somatic
Persons who have somatic delusions believe that have a physical ailment.
When assessing a person with delusional disorder, which finding would the
nurse expect to assess?
a) altered personality
b) high level of intelligence
c) changes in mental status
d) few, if any, psychological deficits - Correct Answer-d) few, if any,
psychological deficits
Encephalopathic Syndrome has occurred in a few clients when haldol is
taken with which medicine?
a) motrin
b) ativan
c) lasix
d) lithuium - Correct Answer-d) lithium
Encephalopathic syndrome leads to irreversible brain damage
A client with schizophrenia is experiencing delusions. The client states
"There's a huge apocalypse coming and the end of the world is near". Which
type of delusion is this?
a) nihilistic
b) persecutory
c) somatic
d) grandiose - Correct Answer-a) nihilistic
A nihilistic delusion is one that involves the belief of impending doom.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Which are negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia? (Select all that
apply)
a) Hallucinations
b) Delusions
c) ambivalence
d) avolition
e) anhedonia - Correct Answer-c) ambivalence -unsure / indifferent feelings
d) avolition- lack of motivation
e) anhedonia - lack of feeling pleasure
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically hallucinations and delusions,
are thought to be caused by hyperactivity of which neurotransmitter?
a) Dopamine
b) Acetylcholine
c) Norepinephrine
d) Epinephrine - Correct Answer-a) Dopamine
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is having delusions that the client is
being plotted against by the government. This would be documented as
which type of delusion?
a) nihilistic
b) somatic
c) grandiose
d) persecutory - Correct Answer-d) persecutory
A client has been prescribed clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia.
The client must be taught to monitor which blood component while taking
this drug?
,a) white blood cells
b) platelets
c) hemoglobin
d) hematocrit - Correct Answer-a) white blood cells
Clozapine = Can cause leukocytosis
When investigating biologic theories related to schizophrenia, which
neuroanatomic findings would be consistent with this disorder?
a) smaller third ventricle
b) larger lateral ventricle
c) larger hippocampus
d) larger brain volume - Correct Answer-b) larger lateral ventricle
A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed antipsychotic medication to a
client with psychosis. The nurse identifies the prescribed medication as a
first-generation antipsychotic. Which drug would the nurse most likely be
administering?
a) Fluphenazine
b) Aripiprazole
c) Clozapine
d) Olanzapine - Correct Answer-a) Fluphenazine
is a first generation antipsychotic
Which are key diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia? Select all that apply.
a) Major depression occurring concurrently with active symptoms
b) One or more major areas of social or occupational functioning markedly
below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
d) A direct physiologic effect of a substance or medical condition
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period
- Correct Answer-b) One or more major areas of social or occupational
functioning markedly below previously achieved levels
c) Continuous signs for at least 6 months
e) Delusions present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period
, A client diagnosed with delusional disorder who uses excessive health care
resources most likely has which type of delusions?
a) grandiose
b) somatic
c) jealous
d) erotomanic - Correct Answer-b) somatic
Persons who have somatic delusions believe that have a physical ailment.
When assessing a person with delusional disorder, which finding would the
nurse expect to assess?
a) altered personality
b) high level of intelligence
c) changes in mental status
d) few, if any, psychological deficits - Correct Answer-d) few, if any,
psychological deficits
Encephalopathic Syndrome has occurred in a few clients when haldol is
taken with which medicine?
a) motrin
b) ativan
c) lasix
d) lithuium - Correct Answer-d) lithium
Encephalopathic syndrome leads to irreversible brain damage
A client with schizophrenia is experiencing delusions. The client states
"There's a huge apocalypse coming and the end of the world is near". Which
type of delusion is this?
a) nihilistic
b) persecutory
c) somatic
d) grandiose - Correct Answer-a) nihilistic
A nihilistic delusion is one that involves the belief of impending doom.
