MSN 572 Psychiatry Exam Study Guide
with Complete Solutions
It is imperative to assess for suicidality and bipolar disorder in patients suspected of
experiencing - Answer✔️✔️-Depression
Depression is more common in individuals with significant medical conditions, including
several neurologic disorders - Demential, epilepsy, MS, and parkinson disease. Patients
who present with depression may actually have bipolar disorder and so screening
should always take place. Patients who are depressed may be suicidal. Consequently,
in order for appropriate treatment to occur, appropriate diagnosis must occur.
What is the leading cause of serious injury among U.S. women of reproductive age. -
Answer✔️✔️-Intimate partner and domestic violence
Intimate partner and domestic violence is the leading cause of serious injury and the
second leading cause of death among U.S. women of reproductive age.
The U.S. preventive services task force recommends routine screening of all women of
childbearing age for intimate partner violence and referring those who screen positive to
intervention services.
Which one of the following findings is not typical in a patient who has delirium? -
Answer✔️✔️-Intact attention and concentration
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Delirium is an acute, abrupt-onset confusional state characterized by the symptoms
listed below as well as disorientation, disturbed perception, and emotional disturbances.
Attention and concentration are also affected.
A seven year old is suspected of having conduct disorder. Which one of the following
topics should the nurse practitioner include in the assessment history. - Answer✔️✔️-
Animal abuse
Animal abuse is often seen in children who display conduct disorder behaviors and
would be a topic of concern if the child was abusing animals. Stuttering, worrying
excessively about mother, and refusing to perform chores fall into other behavioral
disorders.
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? -
Answer✔️✔️-Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient does not
exhibit symptoms
A soldier states that since returning from active duty 2 months ago, he is experiencing
sleep disturbance, irritability, low energy, and difficulty with concentration. These
findings are consistent with - Answer✔️✔️-PTSD
PTSD is a constellation of maladaptive symptoms that persist beyond 30 days after
exposure to a traumatic event, for example military combat or physical assault.
Adjustment, panic, and depression are symptoms related to PTSD.
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