NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

1. Discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender is known as? ANS : B) Gender Discordance 2. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply: ANS Rapid dose escalation; parental route of administration; higher potency typical antipsychotics 3. Antipsychotic medication provides D2 blockage in the meso-coritcal path- way causing which of the following effects? ANS : B) Increases EPS Incorrect: reduces negative s/s, causes prolactinemia, reduces positive symptoms 4. Phencyclidine (PCP) and ketamine exert their unique behavioral effects by blocking which of the following receptors? ANS : D) NMDA type receptors Incorrect: GABA, serotonin, dopamine "receptors" 5. The diagnosis used to describe a syndrome characterized by specific s/s resulting from recent ingestion or exposure to a substance is known as which of the folllowing? ANS : C) Substance use disorder Incorrect: substance intox, substance withdrawal, all of the above 6. Abnormal involuntary movements in a rhythmic pattern affecting the face, mouth, tongue jaw is known as which of the following? ANS : C) Tardive dyskinesia Incorrect: akathisia, dystonia, EPS