NRNP 6635 Midterm Exam
QUESTION 1 1. Select the serum assessment that is required when prescribing drugs to treat
psychiatric disorders in psychosomatic patients. A . Potassium B . White blood cells C . Liver
enzymes D . Blood urea nitrogen 1 points
QUESTION 2 1. Select the theorist who developed the eight stages of psychosocial life cycle. A
. Bowlb y B . Perls C . Erikso n D . Roger s 1 points
QUESTION 3 1. Select two causes of dissociative amnesia. A . Sexual abuse B . Substance
abuse C . Surgical pain D . Partner betrayal 1 points
QUESTION 4 1. Select the patient evaluation scale to be used before and during prescribing
antipsychotic drugs. A . MMSE B . AIMS C . CAGE D . HAMD 1 points
QUESTION 5 1. Select the two comorbid disorders with which Pica occurs most commonly. A .
Enuresis B . Encopresis C . Autism D . Intellectual disability 1 points
QUESTION 6 1. Select the prognosis range of untreated PTSD patients. A . 10% recover, 20%
mild symptoms, 30% moderate symptoms, 40% no change or worse B . 20% recover, 10% mild
symptoms, 40% moderate symptoms, 30% no change or worse C . 30% recover, 40% mild
symptoms, 20% moderate symptoms, 10% no change or worse D . 40% recover, 30% mild
symptoms, 10% moderate symptoms, 20% no change or worse 1 points
, QUESTION 7 1. Select the memory category retained in transient global amnesia that is absent
in dissociative amnesia. A . Family members B . Sequential events C . Personal identity D .
Adolescent years 1 points
QUESTION 8 1. The following is NOT an endocrine change noted with anorexia nervosa: A .
Increased Glucose B . Hypothyroidism C . Hypersecretion of corticotrophin-releasing hormone
D . Eating with friends, but not family 1 points
QUESTION 9 1. Select the two most important elements of the psychiatric interview to establish
a mental illness diagnosis. A . Psychiatric history B . Family history C . Mental status
examination D . Review of systems 1 points
QUESTION 10 1. Select the greatest impediment to treating anorexia nervosa patients. A . Drug
adverse effects B . Variability of family therapy C Patient resistance . D . Noncompliance with
therapy 1 points
QUESTION 11 1. Select the sleep disorder in which cataplexy is a common symptom. A .
Central apnea B . Somnambule nce C . Insomnia D . Narcolepsy 1 points
QUESTION 12 1. Select the obsessive-compulsive disorder for which a patient is likely to
initially seek help from a Primary Care Provider. A . Hoarding B . Excoriation C . Hair-pulling D
. Body dysmorphia 1 points
QUESTION 1 1. Select the serum assessment that is required when prescribing drugs to treat
psychiatric disorders in psychosomatic patients. A . Potassium B . White blood cells C . Liver
enzymes D . Blood urea nitrogen 1 points
QUESTION 2 1. Select the theorist who developed the eight stages of psychosocial life cycle. A
. Bowlb y B . Perls C . Erikso n D . Roger s 1 points
QUESTION 3 1. Select two causes of dissociative amnesia. A . Sexual abuse B . Substance
abuse C . Surgical pain D . Partner betrayal 1 points
QUESTION 4 1. Select the patient evaluation scale to be used before and during prescribing
antipsychotic drugs. A . MMSE B . AIMS C . CAGE D . HAMD 1 points
QUESTION 5 1. Select the two comorbid disorders with which Pica occurs most commonly. A .
Enuresis B . Encopresis C . Autism D . Intellectual disability 1 points
QUESTION 6 1. Select the prognosis range of untreated PTSD patients. A . 10% recover, 20%
mild symptoms, 30% moderate symptoms, 40% no change or worse B . 20% recover, 10% mild
symptoms, 40% moderate symptoms, 30% no change or worse C . 30% recover, 40% mild
symptoms, 20% moderate symptoms, 10% no change or worse D . 40% recover, 30% mild
symptoms, 10% moderate symptoms, 20% no change or worse 1 points
, QUESTION 7 1. Select the memory category retained in transient global amnesia that is absent
in dissociative amnesia. A . Family members B . Sequential events C . Personal identity D .
Adolescent years 1 points
QUESTION 8 1. The following is NOT an endocrine change noted with anorexia nervosa: A .
Increased Glucose B . Hypothyroidism C . Hypersecretion of corticotrophin-releasing hormone
D . Eating with friends, but not family 1 points
QUESTION 9 1. Select the two most important elements of the psychiatric interview to establish
a mental illness diagnosis. A . Psychiatric history B . Family history C . Mental status
examination D . Review of systems 1 points
QUESTION 10 1. Select the greatest impediment to treating anorexia nervosa patients. A . Drug
adverse effects B . Variability of family therapy C Patient resistance . D . Noncompliance with
therapy 1 points
QUESTION 11 1. Select the sleep disorder in which cataplexy is a common symptom. A .
Central apnea B . Somnambule nce C . Insomnia D . Narcolepsy 1 points
QUESTION 12 1. Select the obsessive-compulsive disorder for which a patient is likely to
initially seek help from a Primary Care Provider. A . Hoarding B . Excoriation C . Hair-pulling D
. Body dysmorphia 1 points
