MHTC Exam Practice Questions And Correct
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A sustained emotional state that affects one's overall personality and life functioning is
termed: - ANSWER Mood
Most depressive responses in children are tied to: - ANSWER A specific event or
situation
The moods of adolescents: - ANSWER Commonly swing from feeling vulnerable and
dependent to knowing that they are the smartest one in the family
Depression in the elderly is: - ANSWER Very common. (40%) but is not a normal
consequence of aging. Most likely linked to a physical cause
Theories that consider depression to be a cluster of learned responses are termed ____
theories. -ANSWER Behavioral
Clients with bipolar I, bipolar II, or cyclothymic disorders differ in the - type of: -ANSWER
Depression? Mania? Cycles? Intensity? Behavior?
A female client manifests feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair in every thought,
movement, and activity. Her physical appearance has deteriorated, and she is often
unable to eat. What does the client have? - ANSWER Severe depression
Severe, prolonged depression impacts a person's risk for physical illness by ____ the
risk. - ANSWER increasing
A disorder defined as daily moderate depression that lasts longer than 2 years is called
, a(n) ____ disorder - ANSWER dysthymic
The client lives his life by rapidly bouncing from feelings of deep sadness to great joy.
The client's diagnosis is most likely: - ANSWER cyclothymia
Recent studies have demonstrated that daily exposure to full-spectrum light
(phototherapy) is most effective in improving symptoms in people who are experiencing:
- ANSWER Symptoms of sadness and social withdrawal in people with seasonal affective
D/O or late luteal phase D/O
The purpose of treatment during the first phase of depression is to: - ANSWER Decrease
symptoms and inappropriate behaviors
The client has recently initiated antidepressant drug therapy. He comes to the nurse
and tells her that he has a headache, palpitations, and stiffness of the neck. What is the
priority action of the nurse? ANSWER Report signs to physician. These are serious side
effects.
Clients taking lithium should watch their water and salt intake because: ANSWER
Clients should watch their water and salt intake when taking lithium because:
The nurse must be alert to signs of suicidal thoughts with clients in whom major
depressive disorders have been diagnosed because approximately _________ die from
suicide. ANSWER 15%
During the continuation phase of therapy, a client with a diagnosis of depression asks,
"What is the goal of therapy during this 4- to 9-month period?" What is the nurse's best
response? ANSWER Prevent relapse into distressing emotional stress
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder is to receive electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). Which information will the nurse include in teaching the client? - ANS
Increased levels of neurotransmitter norepinephrine. Last 15 min. but shocks just a few
seconds. 6-12 treatments are administered over a course of several weeks
Answers 100% Verified
A sustained emotional state that affects one's overall personality and life functioning is
termed: - ANSWER Mood
Most depressive responses in children are tied to: - ANSWER A specific event or
situation
The moods of adolescents: - ANSWER Commonly swing from feeling vulnerable and
dependent to knowing that they are the smartest one in the family
Depression in the elderly is: - ANSWER Very common. (40%) but is not a normal
consequence of aging. Most likely linked to a physical cause
Theories that consider depression to be a cluster of learned responses are termed ____
theories. -ANSWER Behavioral
Clients with bipolar I, bipolar II, or cyclothymic disorders differ in the - type of: -ANSWER
Depression? Mania? Cycles? Intensity? Behavior?
A female client manifests feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair in every thought,
movement, and activity. Her physical appearance has deteriorated, and she is often
unable to eat. What does the client have? - ANSWER Severe depression
Severe, prolonged depression impacts a person's risk for physical illness by ____ the
risk. - ANSWER increasing
A disorder defined as daily moderate depression that lasts longer than 2 years is called
, a(n) ____ disorder - ANSWER dysthymic
The client lives his life by rapidly bouncing from feelings of deep sadness to great joy.
The client's diagnosis is most likely: - ANSWER cyclothymia
Recent studies have demonstrated that daily exposure to full-spectrum light
(phototherapy) is most effective in improving symptoms in people who are experiencing:
- ANSWER Symptoms of sadness and social withdrawal in people with seasonal affective
D/O or late luteal phase D/O
The purpose of treatment during the first phase of depression is to: - ANSWER Decrease
symptoms and inappropriate behaviors
The client has recently initiated antidepressant drug therapy. He comes to the nurse
and tells her that he has a headache, palpitations, and stiffness of the neck. What is the
priority action of the nurse? ANSWER Report signs to physician. These are serious side
effects.
Clients taking lithium should watch their water and salt intake because: ANSWER
Clients should watch their water and salt intake when taking lithium because:
The nurse must be alert to signs of suicidal thoughts with clients in whom major
depressive disorders have been diagnosed because approximately _________ die from
suicide. ANSWER 15%
During the continuation phase of therapy, a client with a diagnosis of depression asks,
"What is the goal of therapy during this 4- to 9-month period?" What is the nurse's best
response? ANSWER Prevent relapse into distressing emotional stress
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder is to receive electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). Which information will the nurse include in teaching the client? - ANS
Increased levels of neurotransmitter norepinephrine. Last 15 min. but shocks just a few
seconds. 6-12 treatments are administered over a course of several weeks
