NUR208
Mental Health Nursing
FINAL EXAM READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) Acetylcholine
d) GABA
Correct Answer: b) Serotonin
2. True/False: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is considered a
first-line treatment for schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: False
3. Fill-in-the-Blank: The therapeutic model that focuses on a
patient's relationship with their family members is called
____________ therapy.
Correct Answer: Family Systems
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
a) Delusions
b) Hallucinations
c) Flat affect
d) Avolition
Correct Answers: a) Delusions, b) Hallucinations
5. Multiple Choice: In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the skill
that teaches patients how to accept reality as it is known as:
a) Mindfulness
b) Distress tolerance
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, c) Interpersonal effectiveness
d) Emotional regulation
Correct Answer: b) Distress tolerance
6. True/False: Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings
that include periods of depression and periods of mania.
Correct Answer: True
7. Fill-in-the-Blank: The mental health recovery model that
emphasizes hope, living a meaningful life, and working on one's
potential is known as the ____________ model.
Correct Answer: Recovery
8. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Effective
communication techniques for de-escalating a psychiatric
emergency include:
a) Speaking in a loud voice
b) Maintaining a calm demeanor
c) Using clear and simple language
d) Providing ultimatums
Correct Answers: b) Maintaining a calm demeanor, c) Using
clear and simple language
9. Multiple Choice: A common side effect of selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is:
a) Hypertension
b) Insomnia
c) Weight loss
d) Dry mouth
Correct Answer: b) Insomnia
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Mental Health Nursing
FINAL EXAM READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) Acetylcholine
d) GABA
Correct Answer: b) Serotonin
2. True/False: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is considered a
first-line treatment for schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: False
3. Fill-in-the-Blank: The therapeutic model that focuses on a
patient's relationship with their family members is called
____________ therapy.
Correct Answer: Family Systems
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
a) Delusions
b) Hallucinations
c) Flat affect
d) Avolition
Correct Answers: a) Delusions, b) Hallucinations
5. Multiple Choice: In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the skill
that teaches patients how to accept reality as it is known as:
a) Mindfulness
b) Distress tolerance
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, c) Interpersonal effectiveness
d) Emotional regulation
Correct Answer: b) Distress tolerance
6. True/False: Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings
that include periods of depression and periods of mania.
Correct Answer: True
7. Fill-in-the-Blank: The mental health recovery model that
emphasizes hope, living a meaningful life, and working on one's
potential is known as the ____________ model.
Correct Answer: Recovery
8. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Effective
communication techniques for de-escalating a psychiatric
emergency include:
a) Speaking in a loud voice
b) Maintaining a calm demeanor
c) Using clear and simple language
d) Providing ultimatums
Correct Answers: b) Maintaining a calm demeanor, c) Using
clear and simple language
9. Multiple Choice: A common side effect of selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is:
a) Hypertension
b) Insomnia
c) Weight loss
d) Dry mouth
Correct Answer: b) Insomnia
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