WALDEN NURS 6630 PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ACTUAL EXAM 2025|200 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. If a new study finds that 80% of schizophrenia patients also have a
substance use disorder, how might this change the approach to
treatment and support services for these individuals?
Treatment should focus solely on schizophrenia symptoms.
Support services should be expanded to address substance
use issues alongside schizophrenia.
Substance use disorder should be ignored in treatment
plans. Patients should be treated only for substance use
disorder.
2. If a patient exhibits a pattern of seeking attention through dramatic and
theatrical behavior, which treatment approach would be most appropriate
to address their Histrionic Personality Disorder symptoms?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focused on self-esteem
Medication management with antipsychotics
Psychoeducation about the disorder
Group therapy to enhance social skills
3. What is the lifetime prevalence percentage of substance use disorder
among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia?
50%
60%
74%
85%
4. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits a lack of motivation
to engage in daily activities and shows little interest in social
,interactions. Which negative symptom does this behavior exemplify?
, Alogia
Affective flattening
Anhedonia
Avolition
5. A patient exhibits intense emotional responses, a strong need for
attention, and frequent changes in self-identity. Based on the DSM-5-TR
classifications, which personality disorder might this patient be diagnosed with?
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality
Disorder Avoidant Personality
Disorder Schizoid Personality
Disorder
6. What is the definition of a 'responder' in the context of
psychiatric treatment?
Patients who experience complete symptom resolution.
Patients who show no improvement in symptoms.
Patients who improve but do not experience a full resolution.
Patients who are newly diagnosed with a disorder.
7. A clinician is assessing a 10-year-old patient who exhibits severe mood
swings and social withdrawal. Given the potential for misdiagnosis,
which steps should the clinician take to differentiate between early
onset schizophrenia and other disorders such as autism spectrum
disorder and Bipolar I?
Conduct a thorough family history and genetic testing
Use standardized assessment tools specific for each disorder
Rely solely on the patient's self-reported symptoms
, Prescribe antipsychotic medication immediately
8. Emotional and social disturbances in childhood onset Schizophrenia are
observed. This includes
Not eating
Social isolation and withdrawal
No imaginary friends
Needing of acceptance
9. If a mental health clinic sees 200 patients with substance addiction, how
many of those patients would you expect to have a concurrent
psychiatric disorder based on the information provided in the text?
50 patients
100 patients
150 patients
200 patients
10. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia presents with auditory
hallucinations and believes they are being followed by government
agents. Which of the following treatment approaches would be most
appropriate to address these positive symptoms?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Antipsychotic medication
Psychoeducation for family members
Supportive psychotherapy
11. Which of the following scales is specifically used to assess the positive and
negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANNS)
WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. If a new study finds that 80% of schizophrenia patients also have a
substance use disorder, how might this change the approach to
treatment and support services for these individuals?
Treatment should focus solely on schizophrenia symptoms.
Support services should be expanded to address substance
use issues alongside schizophrenia.
Substance use disorder should be ignored in treatment
plans. Patients should be treated only for substance use
disorder.
2. If a patient exhibits a pattern of seeking attention through dramatic and
theatrical behavior, which treatment approach would be most appropriate
to address their Histrionic Personality Disorder symptoms?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focused on self-esteem
Medication management with antipsychotics
Psychoeducation about the disorder
Group therapy to enhance social skills
3. What is the lifetime prevalence percentage of substance use disorder
among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia?
50%
60%
74%
85%
4. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits a lack of motivation
to engage in daily activities and shows little interest in social
,interactions. Which negative symptom does this behavior exemplify?
, Alogia
Affective flattening
Anhedonia
Avolition
5. A patient exhibits intense emotional responses, a strong need for
attention, and frequent changes in self-identity. Based on the DSM-5-TR
classifications, which personality disorder might this patient be diagnosed with?
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality
Disorder Avoidant Personality
Disorder Schizoid Personality
Disorder
6. What is the definition of a 'responder' in the context of
psychiatric treatment?
Patients who experience complete symptom resolution.
Patients who show no improvement in symptoms.
Patients who improve but do not experience a full resolution.
Patients who are newly diagnosed with a disorder.
7. A clinician is assessing a 10-year-old patient who exhibits severe mood
swings and social withdrawal. Given the potential for misdiagnosis,
which steps should the clinician take to differentiate between early
onset schizophrenia and other disorders such as autism spectrum
disorder and Bipolar I?
Conduct a thorough family history and genetic testing
Use standardized assessment tools specific for each disorder
Rely solely on the patient's self-reported symptoms
, Prescribe antipsychotic medication immediately
8. Emotional and social disturbances in childhood onset Schizophrenia are
observed. This includes
Not eating
Social isolation and withdrawal
No imaginary friends
Needing of acceptance
9. If a mental health clinic sees 200 patients with substance addiction, how
many of those patients would you expect to have a concurrent
psychiatric disorder based on the information provided in the text?
50 patients
100 patients
150 patients
200 patients
10. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia presents with auditory
hallucinations and believes they are being followed by government
agents. Which of the following treatment approaches would be most
appropriate to address these positive symptoms?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Antipsychotic medication
Psychoeducation for family members
Supportive psychotherapy
11. Which of the following scales is specifically used to assess the positive and
negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANNS)
