NURS 6635 FINAL QUIZ
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
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,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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer: worsening
after each relapse
Select the two behaviors of schizophrenic patients that occur more frequently than in the general
population. - Answer: p.339 little impulse control, decreased social sensitivity, impulsive behavior,
suicide, violent behavior
Select the characteristic that is greater in childhood than adult onset schizophrenia - Answer: Social
withdrawal p. 349 typically quiet introverted, no close friends, may have sudden onset of ocd
Select the most reliable method to make a diagnosis of schizophrenia - Answer: a patient's history is
essential for the diagnosis of schizophrenia; clinicians cannot diagnose schizophrenia simply by results of
a mental status examination, which may vary.
Select the dysfunction that is common to 50% to 85% of schizophrenic patients. - Answer: Various
studies have reported abnormal eye movements in 50 to 85 percent of patients with schizophrenia
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
,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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer: worsening
after each relapse
Select the two behaviors of schizophrenic patients that occur more frequently than in the general
population. - Answer: p.339 little impulse control, decreased social sensitivity, impulsive behavior,
suicide, violent behavior
Select the characteristic that is greater in childhood than adult onset schizophrenia - Answer: Social
withdrawal p. 349 typically quiet introverted, no close friends, may have sudden onset of ocd
Select the most reliable method to make a diagnosis of schizophrenia - Answer: a patient's history is
essential for the diagnosis of schizophrenia; clinicians cannot diagnose schizophrenia simply by results of
a mental status examination, which may vary.
Select the dysfunction that is common to 50% to 85% of schizophrenic patients. - Answer: Various
studies have reported abnormal eye movements in 50 to 85 percent of patients with schizophrenia
