NR 547/ NR547 (New 2025/ 2026 Update) Differential
Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Questions and
Answers| Chamberlain
which disorder commonly occurs secondary to agoraphobia?
depressive disorder and substance use disorders
Which factor would rule out a diagnosis of schizophrenia disorder?
the client experienced symptoms intermittently for only 18 months
a 35 year old male presents to the office for a transfer of care. The client has a
previous diagnosis of anxiety. during the interview multiple red ________ are
noted on his arms. The client denies substance abuse, tactile hallucinations or
recent infections. the client states he _________. He tries to stop but find himself
picking when he is nervous or bored. what is the client most likely diagnosis?
excoriation disorder
A client presents with symptoms of depression. which laboratory test results
indicates a possible medical cause
hematocrit of 29
hct level 36-50%
which factor has the strongest evidence as the cause of schizophrenia
gentics
, which disorder occurs in 10-20% of all men and comprise more than 50% of all
men rated for sexual dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction
all clients below have a family history of schizophrenia. which client would be
most likely to experience symptoms?
19 year old who just lost his mother
which of the following is a limitation of the Hamilton anxiety rating scale HAMA
it does not identify the "worry" component required for the diagnosis of
generalized anxiety disorder
which factor determines whether a client presents with symptoms of psychosis
or disordered mood?
time frame of psychotic episodes in relation to the mood episodes over the
lifetime of the illness.
explained: To determine if a clients symptoms point to schizoaffective disorder or
a mood disorder with psychotic features, a clinician must carefully assess the
timeline and relationship between the psychotic symptoms and mood episodes
which statement is true regarding sleep wake disorders
they share clinical features of nocturnal distress and circadian rhythm disruption
an 18 year old presents with symptoms of delusions persecutions feeling low
reduced energy and a sense of _______ about her symptoms. what is the primary
differential diagnosis?
schizoaffective disorder
a client was switch from lurasidone to clozapine two months ago his most recent
absolute neutrophils 1154, how often should abc be done
weekly for the first 6 months
6-12 is every 2 weeks
after 12 months, monthly
Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Questions and
Answers| Chamberlain
which disorder commonly occurs secondary to agoraphobia?
depressive disorder and substance use disorders
Which factor would rule out a diagnosis of schizophrenia disorder?
the client experienced symptoms intermittently for only 18 months
a 35 year old male presents to the office for a transfer of care. The client has a
previous diagnosis of anxiety. during the interview multiple red ________ are
noted on his arms. The client denies substance abuse, tactile hallucinations or
recent infections. the client states he _________. He tries to stop but find himself
picking when he is nervous or bored. what is the client most likely diagnosis?
excoriation disorder
A client presents with symptoms of depression. which laboratory test results
indicates a possible medical cause
hematocrit of 29
hct level 36-50%
which factor has the strongest evidence as the cause of schizophrenia
gentics
, which disorder occurs in 10-20% of all men and comprise more than 50% of all
men rated for sexual dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction
all clients below have a family history of schizophrenia. which client would be
most likely to experience symptoms?
19 year old who just lost his mother
which of the following is a limitation of the Hamilton anxiety rating scale HAMA
it does not identify the "worry" component required for the diagnosis of
generalized anxiety disorder
which factor determines whether a client presents with symptoms of psychosis
or disordered mood?
time frame of psychotic episodes in relation to the mood episodes over the
lifetime of the illness.
explained: To determine if a clients symptoms point to schizoaffective disorder or
a mood disorder with psychotic features, a clinician must carefully assess the
timeline and relationship between the psychotic symptoms and mood episodes
which statement is true regarding sleep wake disorders
they share clinical features of nocturnal distress and circadian rhythm disruption
an 18 year old presents with symptoms of delusions persecutions feeling low
reduced energy and a sense of _______ about her symptoms. what is the primary
differential diagnosis?
schizoaffective disorder
a client was switch from lurasidone to clozapine two months ago his most recent
absolute neutrophils 1154, how often should abc be done
weekly for the first 6 months
6-12 is every 2 weeks
after 12 months, monthly
