MSN-FNP NEUROLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS REVIEW SOLUTION! 2024/2025

MSN-FNP NEUROLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS REVIEW SOLUTION! 2024/2025 Which of the following criteria for the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is correct? A. Binge-eating an amount of food over 1 week that is somewhat larger than what one would normally eat B. Feeling in control over one's eating while binging C. Compensating by recurrently using a method to prevent weight gain (e.g. laxatives, vomiting, exercise) D. Disturbance may occur during an episode of anorexia nervosa - ANS-C. Compensating by recurrently using a method to prevent weight gain. (e.g. laxatives, vomiting, exercise) A 15 yo female who is 10-weeks pregnant presents with c/o vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, vomiting, and muscle spasms for the last 4 hours. Her P is 165/110. She is febrile, has cold extremities, and is trembling. Abnormal ultrasound confirms the miscarriage with no retained products of conception. Withdrawal from which of the following substances could lead to miscarriage in the female? A. Codeine B. Cannabis C. Cocaine D. Nicotine - ANS-A. Codeine Explanation: Miscarriage is a complication of opioid withdrawal in the female. During pregnancy, opioid withdrawal, even when treated, can increase the risk of miscarriage and premature birth. In addition, there is a very high rate of relapse after detoxification, and risk of cycling between intoxication and withdrawal can be even more dangerous to the fetus. Methadone maintenance has generally been accepted as the standard approach to the pregnant woman. Buprenorphine maintenance is also increasingly being used in pregnant opioid-dependent women. Which of the following is a side effect of MDMA (ecstasy)? A. Diarrhea B. Bruxism C. Pinpoint pupils D. Lacrimation and runny nose - ANS-B. Bruxism Explanation: Bruxism, associated with grinding teeth, is an adverse effect of amphetamines like MDMA (ecstasy, a popular recreational drug), methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and others. After ingestion, there is an initial phase of disorientation, followed by a rush. Common features of amphetamine ingestion are pallor, tremors, muscle twitching, bruxism, perspiration, chills, vomiting, decreased appetite, insomnia, euphoria, agitation, elation, tachycardia, hypertension, and anxiety. Oppositional defiant or conduct disorders coexist with ADHD in ~35% of children. Oppositional defiant disorder includes persistent symptoms of negativistic, defiant, disobedient and hostile behaviors toward authority figures. Which of the following is an appropriate behavioral therapeutic intervention?... Continues...