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A person with ___________ feels that everything they experience has profound significance. This makes it difficult for people with schizophrenia to determine what information is relevant aberrant salience Choosing words because of the way they sound instead of what they mean, often involving words that rhyme or have similar starting sounds, is referred to as ____________ clang association _________ happens when a person wanders off topic or goes on tangents without ever getting to the point ta...

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32 pages

Written in 2024/2025

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Personality disorders have an enduring pattern of dysfunction in: -Cognition -Affectivity (mood) -Interpersonal functioning (relationships) -Impulse control Personality disorder considerations o Substance abuse can look like a personality disorder o Stress increases the use of more primitive defenses (denial, splitting, projection, idealization) -often overlap with depression -validation not agreement -make sure to respond to emotion -good team communication (to help see through manipulation) ...

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14 pages

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Which of the following disorders is the most comorbid with depression? A) Agoraphobia B) GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) C) SAD (social anxiety disorder) D) Panic disorder Answer = B True or False: Among those who have multiple mental illnesses, most report anxiety being the most uncomfortable, troublesome of them all; affecting the QOL the most. Answer = True Which of these describes a symptom of a moderate level of anxiety? A) Physical symptoms of slight discomfort; e.g. nail biting, foot...

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9 pages

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Please select all findings from the history and physical exam that suggest the possibility of child maltreatment. Mom's boyfriend did not come to the emergency department with them Bruising in a 4-month-old Injuries in various stages of healing Injuries inconsistent with developmental age Mom has wrapped Alex in a blanket and is holding him close Bruising in a 4 month old Injuries in various stages of healing Injuries inconsistent with developmental age Based on the NP exam finding, which dia...

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23 pages

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-Talk too much - Daydream a lot - Fidget or squirm - Have difficulty concentrating on task -Make careless or risky choices Which of these behaviors is commonly observed in children with ADHD (Select all)? -Talk too much - Daydream a lot - Fidget or squirm - Have difficulty concentrating on tasks - Are cautious or shy around others - Are very sociable with lots of friends - Make careless or risky choices Anxiety and depression ADHD may be associated with several other conditions. Which of the fo...

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7 pages

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Grade A+

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Components of the DDREAMS mnemonic include: Absorption Depersonalization Derealization Errors of commission Motor automaticity Retrograde amnesia Which of the following are true regarding treatment for complex PTSD? CBT has demonstrated effectiveness Pharmacotherapy is not particularly helpful in the treatment of the main symptoms of complex PTSD Exposure therapy has demonstrated effectiveness The 3 Reapers include: negative REpercussions positive REinforcers REpeated use Match the substance ...

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14 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Identify the disorders in which patients have psychosis Schizoaffective Schizophrenia Mania Depression with psychotic features Dementia Brief psychotic episode (+/- PD) Identify which disorders in which patient does not have psychosis Schizoid PD, Schizotypical PD, Paranoid PD Epidemiology of Schizophrenia About 1% of the population Same percent is found internationally and across cultures 75% of all mental health expenditures High rates of suicide-9-13% -as many as 50% will attempt Life span ...

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10 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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NU371 Bundled Exams Questions and Answers 100% Solved

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NUR 371 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Which of the following are true regarding the use of silence in therapeutic communication? - It can provide the opportunity to reflect on what has been experienced - It can be interpreted as anger - It can help patients gather their thoughts - It can make the patient uncomfortable The application of evidence-based nursing care that corresponds to a patient's beliefs, practices, values and worldview is known as ____________. Culturally congruent pra...

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18 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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NUR 371 - Exam 1 Latest Update 100% Pass Major Drugs on the Exam: - Stevens Johnsons syndrome lamotrigine (Lamictal) - Lithium - Drug Class Lamotrigine (Lamictal) - treats bipolar and seizures - side effects: rashes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome Lithium - treats bipolar, mania, suicidal ideation - major side effects: acne, alopecia, diarrhea, edema, hypothyroidism, nausea/vomiting, polyuria, psoriasis, sedation, weight gain - the gold standard for managing bipolar spectrum disorders, this psy...

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46 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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