NUR 223 (Unit 3) Test 3 Exam Questions and
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*What is the personality cluster A? (PASS + psych)
Which personality disorders are *Behaviors are odd or eccentric.
involved? Paranoid Personality.
Schizoid Personality.
Schizotypal Personality.*
*What is the personality cluster B? (BAHN)
Which personality disorders are *Behaviors are dramatic, emotional, or
involved? erratic.
Borderline Personality.
Antisocial Personality.
Histrionic Personality.
Narcissistic Personality.*
*What is the personality cluster C? (Avoid, O-C, D).
Which personality disorders are *Behaviors are anxious or fearful.
involved? Avoidant Personality.
Obsessive- Compulsive Personality.
Dependent Personality.*
,What are the characteristics and Characteristics: Inappropriate mistrust of
considerations for paranoid others.
personality disorder? Suspicious of other's motives and assume
others
intend to exploit, harm, or deceive them.
Constantly on guard, hypervigilant, ready
for real
or imagined threat. Avoid interactions.
Hard
exterior and insensitive to others.
Constantly
"testing" honesty of others. Do not take
responsibility of behaviors and emotions.
Feel
treated unfairly, so can't succeed like
others have.
See world as harsh and unkind.
Considerations: More often in men than
women.
Seen more in early adulthood. Diagnosed
when
individual seek treatment for mood or
anxiety
disorder. Separate from paranoid
schizophrenia,
don't have delusions/hallucinations.
Possible
hereditary. Subject to early parental
antagonism
and harassment.
,What are the characteristics and Characteristics: No desire for close
considerations for schizoid relationships
personality disorder? seen as eccentric, isolated, aloof
(reserved/guarded), cold
engage in solitary activities or more with
animals
appear withdrawn, anxious, or uneasy in
social
situations.
Considerations: More common in men
than in
women. More common if relatives have
schizophrenia or schizotypal personality
disorder.
Childhoods were bleak, cold, lacking
empathy.
What are the characteristics and Characteristics: Magical thinking, ideas of
considerations for schizotypal reference. Paranoid or suspicious ideation.
personality disorder? Bizarre
speech (circumstantial, metaphorical).
"Live in their
own world." Bland, inappropriate affect.
Lack of
close friends or confidants.
Considerations: Not at level of
schizophrenia, but
worse than schizoid: When under stress,
may
decompensate and exhibit psychotic
features of
delusions, hallucinations. More common in
first
degree relatives. Others may avoid patient
due to
their peculiar behaviors and discomfort.
, What are the characteristics and Characteristics: Emotional dysregulation,
considerations for borderline impulsive,
personality disorder? labile. Anger: Blame others for their
feelings.
Impairment with relationships. Self-image
disturbances. Fear of abandonment/fear of
isolation. SIB to relieve psychological pain;
high risk
of SI. Displace feelings onto others.
Splitting. May
regress to immature behaviors when
stressed. Lack
of identity.
Considerations: Most commonly seen in
inpt
setting. Neurotransmitter dysregulation of
serotonin, increased norepinephrine level
leading
to increase reactivity. Stress may
contribute to
behaviors. Environmental factors of
neglect, abuse
in childhood is common. More common in
women.
Trx: Cognitive-perceptional symptoms:
Low dose
antipsychotics. Emotional dysregulation:
SSRI,
mood stabilizers, clonazepam. Impulsive-
behavioral dyscontrol: SSRI. Dialectical
Behavioral
Therapy (DBT): Teaching one on how to
live in the
moment. Stress management,
assertiveness
training.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
*What is the personality cluster A? (PASS + psych)
Which personality disorders are *Behaviors are odd or eccentric.
involved? Paranoid Personality.
Schizoid Personality.
Schizotypal Personality.*
*What is the personality cluster B? (BAHN)
Which personality disorders are *Behaviors are dramatic, emotional, or
involved? erratic.
Borderline Personality.
Antisocial Personality.
Histrionic Personality.
Narcissistic Personality.*
*What is the personality cluster C? (Avoid, O-C, D).
Which personality disorders are *Behaviors are anxious or fearful.
involved? Avoidant Personality.
Obsessive- Compulsive Personality.
Dependent Personality.*
,What are the characteristics and Characteristics: Inappropriate mistrust of
considerations for paranoid others.
personality disorder? Suspicious of other's motives and assume
others
intend to exploit, harm, or deceive them.
Constantly on guard, hypervigilant, ready
for real
or imagined threat. Avoid interactions.
Hard
exterior and insensitive to others.
Constantly
"testing" honesty of others. Do not take
responsibility of behaviors and emotions.
Feel
treated unfairly, so can't succeed like
others have.
See world as harsh and unkind.
Considerations: More often in men than
women.
Seen more in early adulthood. Diagnosed
when
individual seek treatment for mood or
anxiety
disorder. Separate from paranoid
schizophrenia,
don't have delusions/hallucinations.
Possible
hereditary. Subject to early parental
antagonism
and harassment.
,What are the characteristics and Characteristics: No desire for close
considerations for schizoid relationships
personality disorder? seen as eccentric, isolated, aloof
(reserved/guarded), cold
engage in solitary activities or more with
animals
appear withdrawn, anxious, or uneasy in
social
situations.
Considerations: More common in men
than in
women. More common if relatives have
schizophrenia or schizotypal personality
disorder.
Childhoods were bleak, cold, lacking
empathy.
What are the characteristics and Characteristics: Magical thinking, ideas of
considerations for schizotypal reference. Paranoid or suspicious ideation.
personality disorder? Bizarre
speech (circumstantial, metaphorical).
"Live in their
own world." Bland, inappropriate affect.
Lack of
close friends or confidants.
Considerations: Not at level of
schizophrenia, but
worse than schizoid: When under stress,
may
decompensate and exhibit psychotic
features of
delusions, hallucinations. More common in
first
degree relatives. Others may avoid patient
due to
their peculiar behaviors and discomfort.
, What are the characteristics and Characteristics: Emotional dysregulation,
considerations for borderline impulsive,
personality disorder? labile. Anger: Blame others for their
feelings.
Impairment with relationships. Self-image
disturbances. Fear of abandonment/fear of
isolation. SIB to relieve psychological pain;
high risk
of SI. Displace feelings onto others.
Splitting. May
regress to immature behaviors when
stressed. Lack
of identity.
Considerations: Most commonly seen in
inpt
setting. Neurotransmitter dysregulation of
serotonin, increased norepinephrine level
leading
to increase reactivity. Stress may
contribute to
behaviors. Environmental factors of
neglect, abuse
in childhood is common. More common in
women.
Trx: Cognitive-perceptional symptoms:
Low dose
antipsychotics. Emotional dysregulation:
SSRI,
mood stabilizers, clonazepam. Impulsive-
behavioral dyscontrol: SSRI. Dialectical
Behavioral
Therapy (DBT): Teaching one on how to
live in the
moment. Stress management,
assertiveness
training.
