EXAM 1: NURS 660 ADVANCED
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND MENTAL
HEALTH, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
AT MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH
THIS COURSE DEALS WITH:
Treatment planning: Diagnosing and developing evidence-based
treatment plans for patients of all ages.
Psychotropic medication: The use, monitoring, and evaluation of
psychotropic medications, including their pharmacokinetics and
pharmacodynamics.
NUR 660: FOCUSES ON ADVANCED
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND MENTAL
HEALTH
Which response demonstrates both empathy and understanding of the
relationship genetics has to the development of schizophrenia in twins?
quite
a. In fraternal twins, the chance of the other twin developing the disorder
is small
b. Studies show that 50% of twins develop schizophrenia when it is
present in the other twin.
,c. No one can say what will happen, so we will hope for the best for you
and both of your sons.
d.You poor woman! I wish I could tell you that your other son he will be
free of the disorder.
a. In fraternal twins, the chance of the other twin developing the disorder
is small
A newly admitted patient has a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia.
Which behavior observed in the patient supports that diagnosis?
a. Uses a rhyming form of speech
b. Refuses to eat any unwrapped foods
c. Laughs when watching a sad movie
d. Maintains an immobilized state for hours
d. Maintains an immobilized state for hours
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
What would be an appropriate short-term outcome for a patient
diagnosed with residual schizophrenia who exhibits ambivalence?
a. Decide their own daily schedule.
b. Decide which unit groups they will attend.
c. Choose which clinic staff member to work with.
d. Choose between two outfits to wear each morning.
d. Choose between two outfits to wear each morning.
, What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a catatonic patient?
a. Ineffective coping
b. Impaired physical mobility
c. Impaired social interaction
d. Risk for deficient fluid volume
d. Risk for deficient fluid volume
Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who insists being
called Your Highness and demonstrates loosely associated thoughts?
a. Risk for violence
b. Defensive coping
c. Impaired memory
d. Disturbed thought processes
d. Disturbed thought processes
Which initial short-term outcome would be appropriate for a patient who
was admitted expressing delusional thoughts?
a. Accept that delusion is illogical.
b. Distinguish external boundaries.
c. Explain the basis for the delusions.
d. Engage in reality-oriented conversation.
d. Engage in reality-oriented conversation.
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND MENTAL
HEALTH, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
AT MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH
THIS COURSE DEALS WITH:
Treatment planning: Diagnosing and developing evidence-based
treatment plans for patients of all ages.
Psychotropic medication: The use, monitoring, and evaluation of
psychotropic medications, including their pharmacokinetics and
pharmacodynamics.
NUR 660: FOCUSES ON ADVANCED
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND MENTAL
HEALTH
Which response demonstrates both empathy and understanding of the
relationship genetics has to the development of schizophrenia in twins?
quite
a. In fraternal twins, the chance of the other twin developing the disorder
is small
b. Studies show that 50% of twins develop schizophrenia when it is
present in the other twin.
,c. No one can say what will happen, so we will hope for the best for you
and both of your sons.
d.You poor woman! I wish I could tell you that your other son he will be
free of the disorder.
a. In fraternal twins, the chance of the other twin developing the disorder
is small
A newly admitted patient has a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia.
Which behavior observed in the patient supports that diagnosis?
a. Uses a rhyming form of speech
b. Refuses to eat any unwrapped foods
c. Laughs when watching a sad movie
d. Maintains an immobilized state for hours
d. Maintains an immobilized state for hours
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
What would be an appropriate short-term outcome for a patient
diagnosed with residual schizophrenia who exhibits ambivalence?
a. Decide their own daily schedule.
b. Decide which unit groups they will attend.
c. Choose which clinic staff member to work with.
d. Choose between two outfits to wear each morning.
d. Choose between two outfits to wear each morning.
, What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a catatonic patient?
a. Ineffective coping
b. Impaired physical mobility
c. Impaired social interaction
d. Risk for deficient fluid volume
d. Risk for deficient fluid volume
Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who insists being
called Your Highness and demonstrates loosely associated thoughts?
a. Risk for violence
b. Defensive coping
c. Impaired memory
d. Disturbed thought processes
d. Disturbed thought processes
Which initial short-term outcome would be appropriate for a patient who
was admitted expressing delusional thoughts?
a. Accept that delusion is illogical.
b. Distinguish external boundaries.
c. Explain the basis for the delusions.
d. Engage in reality-oriented conversation.
d. Engage in reality-oriented conversation.
