NURS 6635 FINAL EXAM | NEWEST
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026 UPDATE!
Select the percentage of remission that results from correct
antipsychotic drug therapy of schizophrenic patients
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 70 - ANSWER p. 354 Approximately 60% will improve to the extent
that they will achieve remission or only mild symptoms
What substance is known to decrease blood concentrations of
antipsychotics, yet improve cognitive impairments and parkinsonism
in schizophrenia illnesses? A . Alcohol
B . Benzodiazepines
C . Marijuana
D . Nicotine - ANSWER D. Nicotine
,Bleuler identified "Four As" as fundamental symptoms of schizophrenia
to frame his theory of internal mental schisms of patients that include
all the following EXCEPT: A . Ambivalence
B . Affective disturbances
C . Arrogance
D . Autism - ANSWER C. Arrogance
What are the four principles for treating medication induced postural
tremor? - ANSWER 1. use lowest possible does of psych drug
2. minimize caffeine consumption
3. Take med at bedtime to reduce daytime tremor
4. B adrenergic receptor antagonist e.g. propanolol to reduce.
Select the drug that is most likely to cause parkinsonian movement
symptoms.
A . Lorazepam
B . Propranolol
C . Benztropine
D . Haloperidol - ANSWER D. Haloperidol
Schizophrenia is equally prevalent in men and women.
A . True
, B . False - ANSWER B. True
Select the two defense mechanisms used commonly by patients with
personality disorders.
A . Introjection
B . Repression
C . Splitting
D . Projection - ANSWER C. Splitting and D. Projection
What is the term for patients who mimic mental health symptoms
without having the disorder for secondary gain?
A . Schizophrenia
B . Borderline
C . Fictitious
D . Maladaptation - ANSWER C. Factitious disorder
What is known as the peak age of onset for schizophrenia in males?
A . 3-9 years old B . 10-25 years old C . 25-40 years old D . 40+ years old
- ANSWER B 10-25
Select the most common error by the provider in the practice of
familyoriented therapy for persons with schizophrenia.
ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026 UPDATE!
Select the percentage of remission that results from correct
antipsychotic drug therapy of schizophrenic patients
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 70 - ANSWER p. 354 Approximately 60% will improve to the extent
that they will achieve remission or only mild symptoms
What substance is known to decrease blood concentrations of
antipsychotics, yet improve cognitive impairments and parkinsonism
in schizophrenia illnesses? A . Alcohol
B . Benzodiazepines
C . Marijuana
D . Nicotine - ANSWER D. Nicotine
,Bleuler identified "Four As" as fundamental symptoms of schizophrenia
to frame his theory of internal mental schisms of patients that include
all the following EXCEPT: A . Ambivalence
B . Affective disturbances
C . Arrogance
D . Autism - ANSWER C. Arrogance
What are the four principles for treating medication induced postural
tremor? - ANSWER 1. use lowest possible does of psych drug
2. minimize caffeine consumption
3. Take med at bedtime to reduce daytime tremor
4. B adrenergic receptor antagonist e.g. propanolol to reduce.
Select the drug that is most likely to cause parkinsonian movement
symptoms.
A . Lorazepam
B . Propranolol
C . Benztropine
D . Haloperidol - ANSWER D. Haloperidol
Schizophrenia is equally prevalent in men and women.
A . True
, B . False - ANSWER B. True
Select the two defense mechanisms used commonly by patients with
personality disorders.
A . Introjection
B . Repression
C . Splitting
D . Projection - ANSWER C. Splitting and D. Projection
What is the term for patients who mimic mental health symptoms
without having the disorder for secondary gain?
A . Schizophrenia
B . Borderline
C . Fictitious
D . Maladaptation - ANSWER C. Factitious disorder
What is known as the peak age of onset for schizophrenia in males?
A . 3-9 years old B . 10-25 years old C . 25-40 years old D . 40+ years old
- ANSWER B 10-25
Select the most common error by the provider in the practice of
familyoriented therapy for persons with schizophrenia.
