NURS 6635 Final with absolute solutions
,1. Select the development time of symptoms in neuroleptic malignant
syndrome.
A. 12-24 hours
B. 24-72 hours
C. 4-7 days
D.10-14 days - correct ans:B. 24-72 hours
If untreated syndrome lasts 10 to 14 days
Treat with dantrolene or bromocriptine
Select the brain region that shows the greatest anatomical abnormalities in
schizophrenic patients.
A. Hippocampus
B. Amygdala
C. Prefrontal cortex
D. Basal ganglia - correct ans:C. Prefrontal cortex has anatomical
abnormalities
hippocampus and amygdala have size decrease
basal ganglia theoretical due to odd movements
D. per some answers
Select the mental function that is most affected in mild cognitive
impairment.
A. General cognition
B. Activities of daily living
C. Geographic orientation
D. Recent memory - correct ans:D. Recent memory
, Select the time frame for symptoms of schizophreniform disorder.
A. 2 to 6 weeks
B. 1 to 5 months
C. 6 to 8 months
D. 1 year - correct ans:Symptoms are short term lasting at least 1 month but
less than 6 months. p. 342
Select two comorbid factors common in schizophrenic patients - correct
ans:obesity, DM, substance use disorders, complex partial epilepsy,
cardiovascular disease, HIV, COPD
Select the medical condition that occurs less frequently in schizophrenic
patients than in the general population - correct ans:rheumatoid arthritis
Select the percentage of remission that results from correct antipsychotic
drug therapy of schizophrenic patients
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 70 - correct ans:p. 354 Approximately 60% will improve to the extent that
they will achieve remission or only mild symptoms
Select the most distinguishing feature in the course and prognosis of
schizophrenia - correct ans:worsening after each relapse
Select the two behaviors of schizophrenic patients that occur more
frequently than in the general population. - correct ans:p.339 little impulse
control, decreased social sensitivity, impulsive behavior, suicide, violent
behavior
,1. Select the development time of symptoms in neuroleptic malignant
syndrome.
A. 12-24 hours
B. 24-72 hours
C. 4-7 days
D.10-14 days - correct ans:B. 24-72 hours
If untreated syndrome lasts 10 to 14 days
Treat with dantrolene or bromocriptine
Select the brain region that shows the greatest anatomical abnormalities in
schizophrenic patients.
A. Hippocampus
B. Amygdala
C. Prefrontal cortex
D. Basal ganglia - correct ans:C. Prefrontal cortex has anatomical
abnormalities
hippocampus and amygdala have size decrease
basal ganglia theoretical due to odd movements
D. per some answers
Select the mental function that is most affected in mild cognitive
impairment.
A. General cognition
B. Activities of daily living
C. Geographic orientation
D. Recent memory - correct ans:D. Recent memory
, Select the time frame for symptoms of schizophreniform disorder.
A. 2 to 6 weeks
B. 1 to 5 months
C. 6 to 8 months
D. 1 year - correct ans:Symptoms are short term lasting at least 1 month but
less than 6 months. p. 342
Select two comorbid factors common in schizophrenic patients - correct
ans:obesity, DM, substance use disorders, complex partial epilepsy,
cardiovascular disease, HIV, COPD
Select the medical condition that occurs less frequently in schizophrenic
patients than in the general population - correct ans:rheumatoid arthritis
Select the percentage of remission that results from correct antipsychotic
drug therapy of schizophrenic patients
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 70 - correct ans:p. 354 Approximately 60% will improve to the extent that
they will achieve remission or only mild symptoms
Select the most distinguishing feature in the course and prognosis of
schizophrenia - correct ans:worsening after each relapse
Select the two behaviors of schizophrenic patients that occur more
frequently than in the general population. - correct ans:p.339 little impulse
control, decreased social sensitivity, impulsive behavior, suicide, violent
behavior
