NU 160 Mental health exam 2 (Latest 2026
/ 2027) 100% Correct Questions & Answers
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Trichotillomania - correct answer repeated, persistent pulling of hair from the body
despite efforts to stop, women are affected more than men, onset usually in teens, can
be lifelong problem, cognitive and acceptance therapies as well as antidepressants are
common treatment
excoriation disorder - correct answer Repeated picking of the skin with fingers,
needles, or other objects despite efforts to stop, meth abuse is often associated with
this disorder, antibiotics may be used to treat infections, psychotherapy and support
groups help
Traumatic stress reaction - correct answer a series of behavioral and emotional
responses following an overwhelmingly stressful event, common in victims of sexual
assault
,Rape-trauma syndrome - correct answer follow a predictable clinical course: fear and
anguish, recovery and repair, and adaptation
Acute stress disorder - correct answer individual repeatedly relives or reacts to the
anxiety from a traumatic event, sleep disturbances, irritability, and problems with
concentration are common, treatment focuses on reducing stress, ensuring a safe
environment, promoting effective coping mechanisms, and providing emotional support
Adjustment disorder - correct answer distress that is out of proportion to the
traumatic event, adjustment disorders are associated with an increased risk of suicide,
antidepressants and psychotherapy are usual treatment
The most effective way to cope with anxiety - correct answer prevent it
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) - correct answer helps clients intellectually
understand the ineffective behaviors they use to cope with anxiety, and replace them
with more successful behaviors
, Systemic desensitization - correct answer clients learn to cope with one anxiety-
provoking stimulus at a time until the stressor is no longer associated with anxiety
Flooding - correct answer method for treating phobias, rapidly and repeatedly exposes
client to the feared object or situation until the anxiety levels diminish
Medications used to treat anxiety - correct answer benzos, antidepressants,
antihistamines, and the anxiolytic drug buspirone
Behavioral and emotional changes associated with illness - correct answer anxiety,
anger, denial, shock, and withdrawal
Crisis Assessment - correct answer -Assess clients history of loss
-Assess what illness means to client
-Assess for other risk factors
Hospitalization experience: Situational crisis - correct answer relates to external or
environmental problems
/ 2027) 100% Correct Questions & Answers
- Galen
Trichotillomania - correct answer repeated, persistent pulling of hair from the body
despite efforts to stop, women are affected more than men, onset usually in teens, can
be lifelong problem, cognitive and acceptance therapies as well as antidepressants are
common treatment
excoriation disorder - correct answer Repeated picking of the skin with fingers,
needles, or other objects despite efforts to stop, meth abuse is often associated with
this disorder, antibiotics may be used to treat infections, psychotherapy and support
groups help
Traumatic stress reaction - correct answer a series of behavioral and emotional
responses following an overwhelmingly stressful event, common in victims of sexual
assault
,Rape-trauma syndrome - correct answer follow a predictable clinical course: fear and
anguish, recovery and repair, and adaptation
Acute stress disorder - correct answer individual repeatedly relives or reacts to the
anxiety from a traumatic event, sleep disturbances, irritability, and problems with
concentration are common, treatment focuses on reducing stress, ensuring a safe
environment, promoting effective coping mechanisms, and providing emotional support
Adjustment disorder - correct answer distress that is out of proportion to the
traumatic event, adjustment disorders are associated with an increased risk of suicide,
antidepressants and psychotherapy are usual treatment
The most effective way to cope with anxiety - correct answer prevent it
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) - correct answer helps clients intellectually
understand the ineffective behaviors they use to cope with anxiety, and replace them
with more successful behaviors
, Systemic desensitization - correct answer clients learn to cope with one anxiety-
provoking stimulus at a time until the stressor is no longer associated with anxiety
Flooding - correct answer method for treating phobias, rapidly and repeatedly exposes
client to the feared object or situation until the anxiety levels diminish
Medications used to treat anxiety - correct answer benzos, antidepressants,
antihistamines, and the anxiolytic drug buspirone
Behavioral and emotional changes associated with illness - correct answer anxiety,
anger, denial, shock, and withdrawal
Crisis Assessment - correct answer -Assess clients history of loss
-Assess what illness means to client
-Assess for other risk factors
Hospitalization experience: Situational crisis - correct answer relates to external or
environmental problems
