NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 3 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
1. A personality disorder is defined as "an enduring pat- culture
tern of inner experience and behavior that deviates
markedly from the expectations of the individual's
------------, is pervasive and -----------, has an onset in
adolescence or early adulthood, is stable with time,
and leads to distress or impairment"
2. Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis II
---------- diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR.
3. Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis behavior
II diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR. Axis II classification
was intended to focus attention on ----------I patterns
that might be overlooked in the light of the more
pronounced disorders of Axis I.
4. To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an occupationally.
individual must demonstrate the criteria behaviors traits
persistently and to such an extent that they impair the
ability to function socially and -----------
In some people, the underlying feelings and behav-
iors may be intermittent and interfere interpersonally
without impairment. Instead of having a personality
disorder, the individual is said to have --------- of the
disorder.
5. To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an without a formal diagno-
individual must demonstrate the criteria behaviors sis.
persistently and to such an extent that they impair the
ability to function socially and occupationally. In some
people, the underlying feelings and behaviors may
be intermittent and interfere interpersonally without
, NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 3 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
impairment. Instead of having a personality disorder,
the individual is said to have traits of the disorder.
Personality traits are defined as "prominent aspects
of the personality that are exhibited in a wide range
of important social and personal contexts" (APA, 2022,
p. 735). Personality traits can also be noted without a
6. Mix and match DSM-5 TR and the Clinical
Picture of Cluster A Disor-
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster A Disor- ders (Odd or Eccentric)
ders
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster B Disor- Picture of Cluster B Disor-
ders ders (Dramatic, Emotion-
al, Erratic)
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster C Disor-
ders DSM-5 TR and the Clinical
Picture of Cluster C Disor-
with ders (Anxious, Fearful)
(Anxious, Fearful)
(Odd or Eccentric)
(Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
7. Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disor- A
ders are Odd/Eccentric
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
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Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
8. antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic per- B
sonality disorders are Dramatic, Emotional, Er-
ratic
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
9. avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personal- C
ity disorders are Anxious, Fearful
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
10. Paranoid Paranoid (cluster A)
Schizoid
Schizotypal confiding
Antisocial manipulation
Borderline stress
Histrionic straightforward (as with
Narcissistic all of cluster A)
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: suspicious of others; fear
, NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 3 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
others will exploit, harm, or deceive them; fear of
- ------ in others (fear personal information will be used
against them); misread compliments as -----------; hy-
pervigilant; prone to counterattack; hostile; and aloof.
Psychotic episodes may occur in times of ----- --. Nurses
should give ------------- explanations of tests, history
taking, and procedures, side effects of drugs, changes
in treatment plan, and possible further procedures, to
counteract client fear.
11. Paranoid Schizoid (cluster A)
Schizoid avoids
Schizotypal isolated
Antisocial aloof
Borderline fear
Histrionic simplification (as with all
Narcissistic of cluster A)
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: --------- close relationships,
is socially------------, has poor occupational functioning,
and appears cold, -------, and detached.
Social awareness is lacking and relationships generate
----- and confusion in the client.
Nurses should strive for s------- and clarity to help de-
crease client anxiety.
12. Paranoid Schizotypal (cluster A)
Schizoid
Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
1. A personality disorder is defined as "an enduring pat- culture
tern of inner experience and behavior that deviates
markedly from the expectations of the individual's
------------, is pervasive and -----------, has an onset in
adolescence or early adulthood, is stable with time,
and leads to distress or impairment"
2. Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis II
---------- diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR.
3. Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis behavior
II diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR. Axis II classification
was intended to focus attention on ----------I patterns
that might be overlooked in the light of the more
pronounced disorders of Axis I.
4. To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an occupationally.
individual must demonstrate the criteria behaviors traits
persistently and to such an extent that they impair the
ability to function socially and -----------
In some people, the underlying feelings and behav-
iors may be intermittent and interfere interpersonally
without impairment. Instead of having a personality
disorder, the individual is said to have --------- of the
disorder.
5. To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an without a formal diagno-
individual must demonstrate the criteria behaviors sis.
persistently and to such an extent that they impair the
ability to function socially and occupationally. In some
people, the underlying feelings and behaviors may
be intermittent and interfere interpersonally without
, NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 3 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
impairment. Instead of having a personality disorder,
the individual is said to have traits of the disorder.
Personality traits are defined as "prominent aspects
of the personality that are exhibited in a wide range
of important social and personal contexts" (APA, 2022,
p. 735). Personality traits can also be noted without a
6. Mix and match DSM-5 TR and the Clinical
Picture of Cluster A Disor-
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster A Disor- ders (Odd or Eccentric)
ders
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster B Disor- Picture of Cluster B Disor-
ders ders (Dramatic, Emotion-
al, Erratic)
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster C Disor-
ders DSM-5 TR and the Clinical
Picture of Cluster C Disor-
with ders (Anxious, Fearful)
(Anxious, Fearful)
(Odd or Eccentric)
(Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
7. Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disor- A
ders are Odd/Eccentric
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
, NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 3 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
8. antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic per- B
sonality disorders are Dramatic, Emotional, Er-
ratic
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
9. avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personal- C
ity disorders are Anxious, Fearful
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
10. Paranoid Paranoid (cluster A)
Schizoid
Schizotypal confiding
Antisocial manipulation
Borderline stress
Histrionic straightforward (as with
Narcissistic all of cluster A)
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: suspicious of others; fear
, NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 3 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice Questions Graded A 2025
others will exploit, harm, or deceive them; fear of
- ------ in others (fear personal information will be used
against them); misread compliments as -----------; hy-
pervigilant; prone to counterattack; hostile; and aloof.
Psychotic episodes may occur in times of ----- --. Nurses
should give ------------- explanations of tests, history
taking, and procedures, side effects of drugs, changes
in treatment plan, and possible further procedures, to
counteract client fear.
11. Paranoid Schizoid (cluster A)
Schizoid avoids
Schizotypal isolated
Antisocial aloof
Borderline fear
Histrionic simplification (as with all
Narcissistic of cluster A)
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: --------- close relationships,
is socially------------, has poor occupational functioning,
and appears cold, -------, and detached.
Social awareness is lacking and relationships generate
----- and confusion in the client.
Nurses should strive for s------- and clarity to help de-
crease client anxiety.
12. Paranoid Schizotypal (cluster A)
Schizoid
