ASSIGNMENT 1EXAM: SWIFT RIVER
MENTAL HEALTH ADULT HEALTH I
SIMULATION, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Panic Disorder w/ Agoraphobia - CORRECT ANSWERS- Anxiety so
intense it causes a person to fear death, fear more episodes, be
afraid of crowds or open spaces, lasting at least one month.
James Woodruff, 52 years old with a history of manslaughter, is
admitted to the psychiatric unit. When asked about this on
admission, patient quickly blames others for the incident, and
shows no remorse. He also has a significant criminal record of
assaults and felonies, along with current legal issues. However, he
is very ingratiating with staff and other patients. (Diagnosis:
Antisocial Personality Disorder)
The patient is exhibiting a rigid extended neck and a thickening
tongue.
Select the medication that is most likely to be helpful for this
patient's condition and diagnosis: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
(This patient is exhibiting extrapyramidal symptoms.
Diphenhydramine can be helpful in reversing these symptoms.)
, The patient is exhibiting a rigid extended neck and a thickening
tongue.
Which of the following statements are correct and appropriate for
a patient experiencing these symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Aggressively treat hyperthermia, if present, with cooling blankets
and ice packs.
(Extreme hyperthermia is an extrapyramidal symptom and
requires immediate attention to prevent permanent brain
damage.)
Stop all antipsychotic medications immediately.
(The antipsychotic medications are causing the extrapyramidal
symptoms.)
Charles Stark, 51 years old, appears to never sit or relax. He
starts tasks and almost never completes them. He often makes
quick decisions that are not always in his best interest. He
frequently takes risks that are financially unsound or life
threatening. These behaviors have been occurring for several
months. - CORRECT ANSWERS- ADHD (Definition:
The inability to sit still, failure to complete tasks, easily distracted,
lasting six months, impulsive.)
Charles Stark, 51 years old, appears to never sit or relax. He
starts tasks and almost never completes them. He often makes
quick decisions that are not always in his best interest. He
MENTAL HEALTH ADULT HEALTH I
SIMULATION, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Panic Disorder w/ Agoraphobia - CORRECT ANSWERS- Anxiety so
intense it causes a person to fear death, fear more episodes, be
afraid of crowds or open spaces, lasting at least one month.
James Woodruff, 52 years old with a history of manslaughter, is
admitted to the psychiatric unit. When asked about this on
admission, patient quickly blames others for the incident, and
shows no remorse. He also has a significant criminal record of
assaults and felonies, along with current legal issues. However, he
is very ingratiating with staff and other patients. (Diagnosis:
Antisocial Personality Disorder)
The patient is exhibiting a rigid extended neck and a thickening
tongue.
Select the medication that is most likely to be helpful for this
patient's condition and diagnosis: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
(This patient is exhibiting extrapyramidal symptoms.
Diphenhydramine can be helpful in reversing these symptoms.)
, The patient is exhibiting a rigid extended neck and a thickening
tongue.
Which of the following statements are correct and appropriate for
a patient experiencing these symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Aggressively treat hyperthermia, if present, with cooling blankets
and ice packs.
(Extreme hyperthermia is an extrapyramidal symptom and
requires immediate attention to prevent permanent brain
damage.)
Stop all antipsychotic medications immediately.
(The antipsychotic medications are causing the extrapyramidal
symptoms.)
Charles Stark, 51 years old, appears to never sit or relax. He
starts tasks and almost never completes them. He often makes
quick decisions that are not always in his best interest. He
frequently takes risks that are financially unsound or life
threatening. These behaviors have been occurring for several
months. - CORRECT ANSWERS- ADHD (Definition:
The inability to sit still, failure to complete tasks, easily distracted,
lasting six months, impulsive.)
Charles Stark, 51 years old, appears to never sit or relax. He
starts tasks and almost never completes them. He often makes
quick decisions that are not always in his best interest. He
