Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest
Update ) Differential
Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental
Health across the Lifespan
Practicum | Questions & Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
Which statement is true regarding the treatment of personality disorders?
Answer:
The disorders are difficult to treat and last for decades
Question:
Which statement is the most accurate about the rapid cycling of type I bipolar
disorder?
Answer:
Women have a higher rate of rapid cycling bipolar I disorder
,Question:
Which client with delirium would most likely require pharmacotherapeutic
treatment?
Answer:
A client who rapidly shifts from laughing to crying to anger
Question:
A client presents to the emergency department following a nonfatal suicide
attempt. She states that her boyfriend just broke up with her due to her bad
temper and constant moodiness, and she can't be alone. Her forearms and
thighs show thin cuts and scars at various stages of healing. What is the
client's most likely diagnosis?
Answer:
Borderline personality disorder
Question:
Which personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior,
dramatic speech, and extreme emotionally?
Answer:
Histrionic personality disorder
, Question:
A 50-year-old client presents with depressed mood, insomnia, and
anhedonia. Her partner of 24 years recently filed for divorce. What is the most
appropriate diagnosis for this client?
Answer:
Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
Question:
The use of which substance may mimic symptoms of depressive disorder?
Answer:
Prednisone
Question:
What is the primary principle of dementia treatment?
Answer:
Treatment plans should be client-specific to fit the needs of the client and
caregivers
Question:
How long does an untreated manic episode typically last?
Answer:
Two to Three Weeks
Update ) Differential
Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental
Health across the Lifespan
Practicum | Questions & Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
Which statement is true regarding the treatment of personality disorders?
Answer:
The disorders are difficult to treat and last for decades
Question:
Which statement is the most accurate about the rapid cycling of type I bipolar
disorder?
Answer:
Women have a higher rate of rapid cycling bipolar I disorder
,Question:
Which client with delirium would most likely require pharmacotherapeutic
treatment?
Answer:
A client who rapidly shifts from laughing to crying to anger
Question:
A client presents to the emergency department following a nonfatal suicide
attempt. She states that her boyfriend just broke up with her due to her bad
temper and constant moodiness, and she can't be alone. Her forearms and
thighs show thin cuts and scars at various stages of healing. What is the
client's most likely diagnosis?
Answer:
Borderline personality disorder
Question:
Which personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior,
dramatic speech, and extreme emotionally?
Answer:
Histrionic personality disorder
, Question:
A 50-year-old client presents with depressed mood, insomnia, and
anhedonia. Her partner of 24 years recently filed for divorce. What is the most
appropriate diagnosis for this client?
Answer:
Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
Question:
The use of which substance may mimic symptoms of depressive disorder?
Answer:
Prednisone
Question:
What is the primary principle of dementia treatment?
Answer:
Treatment plans should be client-specific to fit the needs of the client and
caregivers
Question:
How long does an untreated manic episode typically last?
Answer:
Two to Three Weeks
