QUIZ #2 ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
QUESTIONS WITH THE CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Newly admitted patient has a Dx of catatonic schizophrenia, which behavior observed in the patient
supports Dx - correct answers-Maintains an immobilized state for hours
What would be an appropriate short term outcome for a patient diagnosed with residual schizophrenia
who exhibits ambivalence - correct answers-Choose between two outfits to wear each morning
which initial short term outcome would be appropriate for a patient who is admitted expressing
delusional thoughts - correct answers-engage in reality oriented conversation
which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to use to focus on delusional thinking -
correct answers-focus on feeling suggested by delusion
which assessment observation supports a patients diagnosis of disorganized schizophrenia - correct
answers-consistent inappropriate laughing
A pt tried to gouge out his eye in response to auditory hallucinations commanding if thine eye offends
thee pluck it out th nurse would analyze that behavior as - correct answers-impaired impulse control
an appropriate interrventionfor a patient with an identified nursing diagnosis of situational low self
esteem would be - correct answers-engaging patient in activities designed to permit success
a 19 y/o patient is admitted for the second time in 9 months and is acutely psychotic with a diagnosis of
undifferentiated schizophrenia the patient is rubbing her arms and smiling she tells the nurse her
thoughts cause earthquakes and the world is burning the nurse asses the primary deficit associated with
the patient condition as - correct answers-disturbed thinking
A patient has been admitted with disorganized type schizophrenia the nurse observes blunted affect and
social isolation he occasionally curses or calls another patient a jerk without provocation the nurse asks
the patient how he is feeling he responds everybody picks on me they frobitz me the patient
communication exhibits - correct answers-a neologism
a patient has been admitted with disorganized type schizophrenia. the nurse asks how the patient is
feeling he responds everybody picks on me they frobitz me the best response for the nurse to make
would be - correct answers-who do you mean when you say everyone
which patient behavior would support the diagnosis of residual schizophrenia with negative symptoms -
correct answers-shows no emotion when telling the story of sisters recent death
by discharge which outcome is appropriate for a patient who hears voices telling I'm he is evil? - correct
answers-identify events that increase anxiety and promote hallucinations
which response by the nurse would best assist a patient in de escalating aggressive behavior - correct
answers-tell me what's going on
a 34 year old male admitted with catatonic schizophrenia has been motionless for several days while at
home prior to admission he still appears stuporous in the hospital which nursing intervention would be
initial priority - correct answers-assessing the patient for physical problems
, which response is appropriate when a patients mother expresses guilt over causing schizophrenia -
correct answers-new findings suggest this disorder is biological nature
which response demonstrates both empathy and understanding of the relationship genetics has on the
development of schizophrenia in twins - correct answers-in fraternal twins the chance of the other twin
developing the disorder is quite small
the wife of a patient Dx with paranoid schizophrenia asks I've been told that my husbands illness is
probably related to imbalanced brain chemicals can you be more specific? the best response based on
the dopamine hypothesis is - correct answers-an increase in the brain chemical dopamine explains the
presence of delusions and hallucinations
what is the basis for the reduction in disturbed thought process when a patient is administered haldol -
correct answers-dopamine receptors are blocked making dopamine less available
during a treatment team meeting the point is made that a patient with schizophrenia has recovered
from the acute psychosis but continues to demonstrate apathy, avolition, and blunted affect the nurse
who relates these symptoms to serotonin (5HT2) excess will suggest the patient recieve - correct
answers-Olanzapine
what response would be anticipated when a patient who received thorazine for 15 years to treat
schizophrenia is switched too Seroquel? - correct answers-improvement in tar dive dyskinesia
a patient admitted with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder r/o organic pathology based on this
information the nurse can expect that th e patient - correct answers-be scheduled for a MRI
In planning aftercare for a patient with schizophrenia and whose insurance benefits have been
exhausted the nurse who is concerned about overcoming negative symptoms will make provisions for
the patients to have stimulation, structure socialization and support which option would best
incorporate these factors? - correct answers-attending a psychosocial club
a patient with catatonic schizophrenia has been standing with his left arm upraised and his right foot off
the floor for the majority of the last 20 hours eating only when allowed to eat standing up which nursing
intervention has priority first - correct answers-assessing lower extremities for edema BID
which nursing action best addresses the needs of a paranoid patient who believes food is poisoned -
correct answers-allowing the patient to select food from the vending machine
prior to discharge the nurse plans to teach the patient and family about relapse which items will the
nurse include in teaching - correct answers-recognizing warning signs of relapse
because of the cognitive disturbances associated with schizophrenia which technique will be useful as
the nurse teaches a patient about self management - correct answers-teach material in small segments
the wife of a patient newly Dx with paranoid schizophrenia is concerned that her husband will be this
sick for the rest of his life what info nurse provide to the wife - correct answers-the disorder generally
responds will with treatment and follow up
QUESTIONS WITH THE CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Newly admitted patient has a Dx of catatonic schizophrenia, which behavior observed in the patient
supports Dx - correct answers-Maintains an immobilized state for hours
What would be an appropriate short term outcome for a patient diagnosed with residual schizophrenia
who exhibits ambivalence - correct answers-Choose between two outfits to wear each morning
which initial short term outcome would be appropriate for a patient who is admitted expressing
delusional thoughts - correct answers-engage in reality oriented conversation
which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to use to focus on delusional thinking -
correct answers-focus on feeling suggested by delusion
which assessment observation supports a patients diagnosis of disorganized schizophrenia - correct
answers-consistent inappropriate laughing
A pt tried to gouge out his eye in response to auditory hallucinations commanding if thine eye offends
thee pluck it out th nurse would analyze that behavior as - correct answers-impaired impulse control
an appropriate interrventionfor a patient with an identified nursing diagnosis of situational low self
esteem would be - correct answers-engaging patient in activities designed to permit success
a 19 y/o patient is admitted for the second time in 9 months and is acutely psychotic with a diagnosis of
undifferentiated schizophrenia the patient is rubbing her arms and smiling she tells the nurse her
thoughts cause earthquakes and the world is burning the nurse asses the primary deficit associated with
the patient condition as - correct answers-disturbed thinking
A patient has been admitted with disorganized type schizophrenia the nurse observes blunted affect and
social isolation he occasionally curses or calls another patient a jerk without provocation the nurse asks
the patient how he is feeling he responds everybody picks on me they frobitz me the patient
communication exhibits - correct answers-a neologism
a patient has been admitted with disorganized type schizophrenia. the nurse asks how the patient is
feeling he responds everybody picks on me they frobitz me the best response for the nurse to make
would be - correct answers-who do you mean when you say everyone
which patient behavior would support the diagnosis of residual schizophrenia with negative symptoms -
correct answers-shows no emotion when telling the story of sisters recent death
by discharge which outcome is appropriate for a patient who hears voices telling I'm he is evil? - correct
answers-identify events that increase anxiety and promote hallucinations
which response by the nurse would best assist a patient in de escalating aggressive behavior - correct
answers-tell me what's going on
a 34 year old male admitted with catatonic schizophrenia has been motionless for several days while at
home prior to admission he still appears stuporous in the hospital which nursing intervention would be
initial priority - correct answers-assessing the patient for physical problems
, which response is appropriate when a patients mother expresses guilt over causing schizophrenia -
correct answers-new findings suggest this disorder is biological nature
which response demonstrates both empathy and understanding of the relationship genetics has on the
development of schizophrenia in twins - correct answers-in fraternal twins the chance of the other twin
developing the disorder is quite small
the wife of a patient Dx with paranoid schizophrenia asks I've been told that my husbands illness is
probably related to imbalanced brain chemicals can you be more specific? the best response based on
the dopamine hypothesis is - correct answers-an increase in the brain chemical dopamine explains the
presence of delusions and hallucinations
what is the basis for the reduction in disturbed thought process when a patient is administered haldol -
correct answers-dopamine receptors are blocked making dopamine less available
during a treatment team meeting the point is made that a patient with schizophrenia has recovered
from the acute psychosis but continues to demonstrate apathy, avolition, and blunted affect the nurse
who relates these symptoms to serotonin (5HT2) excess will suggest the patient recieve - correct
answers-Olanzapine
what response would be anticipated when a patient who received thorazine for 15 years to treat
schizophrenia is switched too Seroquel? - correct answers-improvement in tar dive dyskinesia
a patient admitted with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder r/o organic pathology based on this
information the nurse can expect that th e patient - correct answers-be scheduled for a MRI
In planning aftercare for a patient with schizophrenia and whose insurance benefits have been
exhausted the nurse who is concerned about overcoming negative symptoms will make provisions for
the patients to have stimulation, structure socialization and support which option would best
incorporate these factors? - correct answers-attending a psychosocial club
a patient with catatonic schizophrenia has been standing with his left arm upraised and his right foot off
the floor for the majority of the last 20 hours eating only when allowed to eat standing up which nursing
intervention has priority first - correct answers-assessing lower extremities for edema BID
which nursing action best addresses the needs of a paranoid patient who believes food is poisoned -
correct answers-allowing the patient to select food from the vending machine
prior to discharge the nurse plans to teach the patient and family about relapse which items will the
nurse include in teaching - correct answers-recognizing warning signs of relapse
because of the cognitive disturbances associated with schizophrenia which technique will be useful as
the nurse teaches a patient about self management - correct answers-teach material in small segments
the wife of a patient newly Dx with paranoid schizophrenia is concerned that her husband will be this
sick for the rest of his life what info nurse provide to the wife - correct answers-the disorder generally
responds will with treatment and follow up
