NURS663 EXAM 1 ADHD MEDICATIONS
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ socratic dialogue: CBT. Answer: -hallmark of CBT; mutual discovery,
therapist guides the patient through a series of Q/A to elicit automatic
thoughts and assumptions, and examine the logic and evidence that
relates to them
-Relaxed, non confrontational
-7 types of questions: Memory, Translation, Interpretation, Application,
Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
⩥ Idiosyncratic Meaning: CBT. Answer: Clarify statements and terms so
that both have a clear understanding of perceived reality.
-ex: "Please explain what you mean by 'puts you out'."
⩥ Downward Arrow: CBT. Answer: The individual is helped to uncover
underlying assumptions in logic and sequence through careful
questioning by the therapist
-ex: If this is true, then what happens?
⩥ labeling of distortions: CBT. Answer: Individuals are helped to
identify automatic thoughts that are
"dysfunctional or irrational" as a type of self-monitoring.
,-Patient is asked to "notice" what they have said/thought and encouraged
to reframe the information
⩥ questioning the evidence: CBT. Answer: -assists the individual in
questioning the facts related to their
cognitions and conclusions
-investigates whether their information is based on facts or
assumptions.
⩥ examining options & alternatives: CBT. Answer: build skills in
generating options rather than "only one
way" thinking
⩥ reattribution: CBT. Answer: redistribution of responsibility for those
who tend to accept blame for outcomes.
-also for personality disorders who place blame on others shoulders
(narcisstic, BPD)
⩥ decatastrophizing: CBT. Answer: allows for balance and realistic
focusing by examining the "worst possible outcome" and developing a
plan of action
⩥ advantages vs disadvantages: CBT. Answer: permits a more balanced
view of the situation
,-Like a pros and cons list
⩥ paradox vs exaggeration: CBT. Answer: APRN takes an issue to the
extreme to help the person see the
absurdity of the overinflated viewpoints
⩥ cognitive rehearsal: CBT. Answer: Prior to making a behavioral
change it is sometimes less threatening to "practice" the new behavior
through visualization and discussion
-Ex: Practicing assertiveness in the mirror, role play
⩥ automatic thought records: CBT. Answer: -key component of CBT;
used as homework after introducing the process within the therapy
session
-identifying a troubling situation, resulting emotion, and
thoughts associated with both
-Development of "rational" responses to debate or challenge the original
reaction.
⩥ thought stopping: CBT. Answer: -the patient interrupts his or her
stream of thoughts with a sudden stimulus such as snapping a rubber
band on their wrist, saying "Stop it!" out loud, or some other real or
imagined stimulus and then changes the stream of thoughts
, ⩥ cognitive restructuring: CBT. Answer: -Use of an automatic thought
record combined with other cognitive techniques to effect changes in
negative thinking patterns; thought diary
-Steps in cognitive restructuring include:
1. identify the upsetting situation
2. describe the event or problem that's upsetting you (focus on the
feeling words that are negative and record them)
3. give each negative feeling word a score on a scale from 1 to 100.
4. Substitute rational responses in the right-hand column on the ATR and
record how strongly you believe each one between 0-100.
5. Review the list of rational responses and observe your feelings; Re-
rate the scores to see how you have modified negative feelings to more
positive feelings
⩥ CBT and depression. Answer: - behavioural activation
- increase motivation
- change cognition (worthless)
- identify values
● Structured therapy includes identifying and monitoring automatic
thoughts, critical examination of evidence, substitution of objective
interpretations for negative,
dysfunctional attributions and to recognize connections between
thoughts and feelings
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ socratic dialogue: CBT. Answer: -hallmark of CBT; mutual discovery,
therapist guides the patient through a series of Q/A to elicit automatic
thoughts and assumptions, and examine the logic and evidence that
relates to them
-Relaxed, non confrontational
-7 types of questions: Memory, Translation, Interpretation, Application,
Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
⩥ Idiosyncratic Meaning: CBT. Answer: Clarify statements and terms so
that both have a clear understanding of perceived reality.
-ex: "Please explain what you mean by 'puts you out'."
⩥ Downward Arrow: CBT. Answer: The individual is helped to uncover
underlying assumptions in logic and sequence through careful
questioning by the therapist
-ex: If this is true, then what happens?
⩥ labeling of distortions: CBT. Answer: Individuals are helped to
identify automatic thoughts that are
"dysfunctional or irrational" as a type of self-monitoring.
,-Patient is asked to "notice" what they have said/thought and encouraged
to reframe the information
⩥ questioning the evidence: CBT. Answer: -assists the individual in
questioning the facts related to their
cognitions and conclusions
-investigates whether their information is based on facts or
assumptions.
⩥ examining options & alternatives: CBT. Answer: build skills in
generating options rather than "only one
way" thinking
⩥ reattribution: CBT. Answer: redistribution of responsibility for those
who tend to accept blame for outcomes.
-also for personality disorders who place blame on others shoulders
(narcisstic, BPD)
⩥ decatastrophizing: CBT. Answer: allows for balance and realistic
focusing by examining the "worst possible outcome" and developing a
plan of action
⩥ advantages vs disadvantages: CBT. Answer: permits a more balanced
view of the situation
,-Like a pros and cons list
⩥ paradox vs exaggeration: CBT. Answer: APRN takes an issue to the
extreme to help the person see the
absurdity of the overinflated viewpoints
⩥ cognitive rehearsal: CBT. Answer: Prior to making a behavioral
change it is sometimes less threatening to "practice" the new behavior
through visualization and discussion
-Ex: Practicing assertiveness in the mirror, role play
⩥ automatic thought records: CBT. Answer: -key component of CBT;
used as homework after introducing the process within the therapy
session
-identifying a troubling situation, resulting emotion, and
thoughts associated with both
-Development of "rational" responses to debate or challenge the original
reaction.
⩥ thought stopping: CBT. Answer: -the patient interrupts his or her
stream of thoughts with a sudden stimulus such as snapping a rubber
band on their wrist, saying "Stop it!" out loud, or some other real or
imagined stimulus and then changes the stream of thoughts
, ⩥ cognitive restructuring: CBT. Answer: -Use of an automatic thought
record combined with other cognitive techniques to effect changes in
negative thinking patterns; thought diary
-Steps in cognitive restructuring include:
1. identify the upsetting situation
2. describe the event or problem that's upsetting you (focus on the
feeling words that are negative and record them)
3. give each negative feeling word a score on a scale from 1 to 100.
4. Substitute rational responses in the right-hand column on the ATR and
record how strongly you believe each one between 0-100.
5. Review the list of rational responses and observe your feelings; Re-
rate the scores to see how you have modified negative feelings to more
positive feelings
⩥ CBT and depression. Answer: - behavioural activation
- increase motivation
- change cognition (worthless)
- identify values
● Structured therapy includes identifying and monitoring automatic
thoughts, critical examination of evidence, substitution of objective
interpretations for negative,
dysfunctional attributions and to recognize connections between
thoughts and feelings
