NURS 350 Exam 2 Newest 2026 Questions and
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What is the neurotransmitter that is associated with pain, memory, and mood
and is considered to have calming effects? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gamma-
aminobutyric acid (GABA)
What medication classification is considered the most commonly used anti-
anxiety agents called? - CORRECT ANSWER-benzodiazepines
Selective inattention is first noted when experiencing anxiety that is - CORRECT
ANSWER-moderate
Delusionary thinking is a characteristic of - CORRECT ANSWER-panic level
anxiety
A 20-year-old was sexually molested at age 10, but he can no longer remember
the incident. The ego defense mechanism in use is - CORRECT ANSWER-
repression
,The defense mechanisms that can only be used in healthy ways include -
CORRECT ANSWER-altruism and sublimation
Altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-resolving emotional conflicts by meeting the
needs of others; Unselfish concern for welfare of others
sublimation - CORRECT ANSWER-substitutes socially acceptable activity for
unacceptable impulses; substituting mature and socially acceptable activity for
immature and unacceptable impulse
A person who recently gave up smoking and now talks constantly about how
smoking fouls the air, causes cancer, and "burns" money that could be better
spent to feed the poor is demonstrating - CORRECT ANSWER-reaction
formation
A man continues to speak of his wife as though she were still alive, 3 years after
her death. This behavior suggests the use of - CORRECT ANSWER-denial
Benzodiazepines effect the main neurotransmitter called: - CORRECT
ANSWER-potentiate GABA
, Name some common benzodiazepine medicatios used to treat anxiety -
CORRECT ANSWER-diazepam (Valium)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
alprazolam (Xanax)
lorazepam (Ativan)
Name the 5 benzodiazepines that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration for treatment of insomnia with a hypnotic (sleep-inducing) effect -
CORRECT ANSWER-flurazepam (Dalmane)
temazepam (Restoril)
triazolam (Halcion)
estazolam (Prosom)
quazepam (Doral)
Identify reasons benzodiazepines are used in medical treatment - CORRECT
ANSWER-Used as an:
a. Anticonvulsant
b. reduce the neuronal overexcitement of alcohol withdrawal.
c. decrease anxiety
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What is the neurotransmitter that is associated with pain, memory, and mood
and is considered to have calming effects? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gamma-
aminobutyric acid (GABA)
What medication classification is considered the most commonly used anti-
anxiety agents called? - CORRECT ANSWER-benzodiazepines
Selective inattention is first noted when experiencing anxiety that is - CORRECT
ANSWER-moderate
Delusionary thinking is a characteristic of - CORRECT ANSWER-panic level
anxiety
A 20-year-old was sexually molested at age 10, but he can no longer remember
the incident. The ego defense mechanism in use is - CORRECT ANSWER-
repression
,The defense mechanisms that can only be used in healthy ways include -
CORRECT ANSWER-altruism and sublimation
Altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-resolving emotional conflicts by meeting the
needs of others; Unselfish concern for welfare of others
sublimation - CORRECT ANSWER-substitutes socially acceptable activity for
unacceptable impulses; substituting mature and socially acceptable activity for
immature and unacceptable impulse
A person who recently gave up smoking and now talks constantly about how
smoking fouls the air, causes cancer, and "burns" money that could be better
spent to feed the poor is demonstrating - CORRECT ANSWER-reaction
formation
A man continues to speak of his wife as though she were still alive, 3 years after
her death. This behavior suggests the use of - CORRECT ANSWER-denial
Benzodiazepines effect the main neurotransmitter called: - CORRECT
ANSWER-potentiate GABA
, Name some common benzodiazepine medicatios used to treat anxiety -
CORRECT ANSWER-diazepam (Valium)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
alprazolam (Xanax)
lorazepam (Ativan)
Name the 5 benzodiazepines that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration for treatment of insomnia with a hypnotic (sleep-inducing) effect -
CORRECT ANSWER-flurazepam (Dalmane)
temazepam (Restoril)
triazolam (Halcion)
estazolam (Prosom)
quazepam (Doral)
Identify reasons benzodiazepines are used in medical treatment - CORRECT
ANSWER-Used as an:
a. Anticonvulsant
b. reduce the neuronal overexcitement of alcohol withdrawal.
c. decrease anxiety
