Correct and Verified Answers
which of the following is a limitation of the Hamilton anxiety rating scale HAMA - Correct
Answer it does not identify the "worry" component required for the diagnosis of generalized
anxiety disorder
which factor determines whether a client presents with symptoms of psychosis or disordered
mood? - Correct Answer time frame of psychotic episodes in relation to the mood episodes
over the lifetime of the illness.
explained: To determine if a clients symptoms point to schizoaffective disorder or a mood
disorder with psychotic features, a clinician must carefully assess the timeline and
relationship between the psychotic symptoms and mood episodes
a client presents with distressing psychological symptoms following a violent confrontation
in which she was subjected to racism. this is an example of which facto in mental health and
illness. - Correct Answer social determinants of health
which of the following are considered essential features of sexual dysfunction - Correct
Answer inability to respond to sexual stimulation of the experience of pain during the sexual
act
which client statement is an example of the most common form of hallucination seen in
schizophrenia spectrum and the psychotic disorders - Correct Answer a client hears voices
telling them they are stupid and worthless
which factor has the strongest evidence as the cause of schizophrenia - Correct Answer
gentics
which disorder occurs in 10-20% of all men and comprise more than 50% of all men rated for
sexual dysfunction - Correct Answer Erectile dysfunction
all clients below have a family history of schizophrenia. which client would be most likely to
experience symptoms? - Correct Answer 19 year old who just lost his mother
which disorder commonly occurs secondary to agoraphobia? - Correct Answer depressive
disorder and substance use disorders
Which factor would rule out a diagnosis of schizophrenia disorder? - Correct Answer the
client experienced symptoms intermittently for only 18 months
a 35 year old male presents to the office for a transfer of care. The client has a previous
diagnosis of anxiety. during the interview multiple red ________ are noted on his arms. The
client denies substance abuse, tactile hallucinations or recent infections. the client states he
_________. He tries to stop but find himself picking when he is nervous or bored. what is the
client most likely diagnosis? - Correct Answer excoriation disorder
A client presents with symptoms of depression. which laboratory test results indicates a
possible medical cause - Correct Answer hematocrit of 29
, hct level 36-50%
which statement is true regarding sleep wake disorders - Correct Answer they share clinical
features of nocturnal distress and circadian rhythm disruption
an 18 year old presents with symptoms of delusions persecutions feeling low reduced energy
and a sense of _______ about her symptoms. what is the primary differential diagnosis? -
Correct Answer schizoaffective disorder
a client was switch from lurasidone to clozapine two months ago his most recent absolute
neutrophils 1154, how often should abc be done - Correct Answer weekly for the first 6
months
6-12 is every 2 weeks
after 12 months, monthly
which physiological response commonly occurs in clients with anxiety disorders - Correct
Answer exaggerated noradrenergic system output
explained: in anxiety disorders the noradrenergic system is often overactive meaning minor
stressors can trigger exaggerated release of norepinephrine leading to the physical
symptoms of anxiety
a client presents with symptoms of female sexual interest/arousal disorder. what information
collected in the interview may indicate? - Correct Answer client takes lisinopril for
hypertension impairs blood flow for arousal
or Benadryl remember this when reading the question anticholinergics block the action of
acetylcholine a neurotransmitter that plays a role in body functions like sexual arousal and
response.
a 52 year old man with a history of depression presents to the ... behaving differently than
during past episodes - Correct Answer prescribe daily extended release bupropion/welbutrin
which are positive sx of psychotic disorder - Correct Answer hearing voices and seeing lights
that no one else sees
what is the most common breathing sleep disorder - Correct Answer osa
a client communicates using short one or two word responses - Correct Answer alogia
a client presents to the office requesting refill of adderall, urine drug screen negative what
does this mean - Correct Answer has not taken adderall in the past 3 days
which statement is true regarding enuresis - Correct Answer episodes awaken clients after a
deep sleep
all the clients below have a family history of schizophrenia. which client would most likely to
experience symptomsq - Correct Answer 19 year old who just lost his mother
what disorder commonly occurs secondary to agoraphobia - Correct Answer depressive
disorder and substance use disorders
they had specific phobias and avoidant personality disorder but these have their own distinct
dx and are not secondary conditions.