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EXAM3
Blue- Possible test question from exam.
1. The central focus in CBT is learning how to reframe troubling thoughts,
DBT focuses more on learning how to regulate ____ .
Answer: Troubling emotions
2. “Moving forward on your goals” and “making important changes” was a
question in exam answer: Interpersonal psychotherapy
The four Rs-asd ptsd, don’t wanna retraumatize them.
● REALIZES - the widespread impact of trauma and various path for
recovery
● RECOGNIZES - the S/Sx of trauma in the clients, families, staff and
all those involved with the system
● RESPONDS - by fully integrating knowledge about trauma in
policies, procedures and practices,
● Seek to actively RESIST RETRAUMATIZATION
3. What are reactive aggression and proactive aggression? Aggression is two
types:
● Proactive aggression is predatory and
calculated. ● Reactive aggression is fear-based and
impulsive.
4. Yalom Therapeutic Factors:
Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group. Group members are able to
re-experience early family conflicts that remain unresolved. Attempts at
resolution are promoted through feedback and exploration.
, 5. What is the difference between universality and the instillation of hope?
● Universality-is when individuals come to realize that they are not alone in
the problems, thoughts, and feelings they are experiencing. Ex. Anxiety is
relieved through the support and understanding of others in a group who
share similar experiences.
● Instillation of hope-is by observing the progress of others in the group with
similar problems, a group member garners hope that his or her problems
can also be resolved.
6. What is the difference between nonmaleficence and beneficence?
● Beneficence- promote good to others. Example is healthcare workers who act
and their patients entrance are beneficent provided their actions really do serve
the best interest
Example, the duty to respect the autonomy of the individual may be overwritten when
the individual has been deemed harmful to others doing good for the patient should not
be confused with doing whatever the patient wants.
● Nonmaleficence-is the requirement that health care providers do no harm to their
patients, either intentionally or unintentionally. An ethical dilemma can arise when
a conflict exists between an individual's rights and what is thought to best
represent the welfare of the individual.
Example, a psychiatric patient refuses antipsychotic medication (consistent with their
rights), and the nurse must then decide how to maintain patient safety while psychotic
symptoms continue.
7. True or False. People with severe insomnia are at a higher risk for suicide?
Answer: TRUE
8. What is the definition of family?
● Family is two or more individuals who depend on one another for
emotional, physical, and economical support. The members of the family
are self-defined.
● Family therapy is viewed as a system in which the members are
interdependent; a change in one part (member) within the system affects
or creates changes in all other parts (members).
*Goal: To facilitate system change rather than focus on any one individual as one
in need of treatment.
,* Family Therapy (SATA)
ANSWERS ARE
- Family is interdependent
- Self defined
- A system
- The focus on the family is not on one end, not on a single person. But it's dynamic. -
The change needs to happen in the system. Emphasis is on family rules,
communication and interactions.
*Opioid intoxication-Constricted pupils. (OIC)
*Opioid withdrawal-Dilated pupils. (OWD)
*Alcohol intoxication-Dilated pupils. (AID)
*Alcohol withdrawal- Constricted pupils. (AWC)
*Predisposing Factors -
what are the factors the make a person vulnerable to ASD and PTSD adjustment
SELECT ALL THE OPTIONS
*Where does stress inoculation therapy belong?
CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy)
9. What is the difference between democratic, autocratic, and laissez faire
relationships?
Laissez-Faire-
- Complete the task of the group
- Maintain or enhance group processes
- Fulfill personal or individual needs
Democratic-
- Information is shared among group members to allow decision making.
- Members engage in problem-solving.
- Leader provides guidance and expertise.
Autocratic-
- Information is withhold from group members
- Members are dependent on leaders for problem-solving.
- The leader persuades members of the group that their ideas are superior.
, 10. What is the difference between obsessions and compulsions?
a. The hint to the question is handwriting.
b. Handwriting is a compulsive behavior.
13. What is disulfiram (Antabuse)? (SATA)
a. Mild symptoms occur at 5-10 mg /dL
b. Symptoms fully develop at 50 mg / dL : (flushed skin, throbbing of
head/neck,
respiratory issues, hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, sweating,
hyperventilation, weakness, blurred vision and confusion).
c. Severe reactions of symptoms at 125 mg /dL. - respiratory depression,
cardiovascular collapse, arrhythmias, MI, acute CHF, unconsciousness, convulsants,
and death.
d. What is the time that you have to give disulfiram after alcohol intake?
Stay away from alcohol for 12 hours before giving disulfiram.
e. What is time lag?
Lag time is 2 weeks after discontinuation of disulfiram.
14. What is codependency? What are the major issues in their lives? How
do they become codependent?
Codependency is defined as a dysfunctional behavior that is evident among members
of the family of a chemically addicted person.
● They have unmet needs for autonomy and self-esteem and a profound sense of
powerlessness.
● They have a sense of control only when fulfilling the needs of others.
● Their personal identity is relinquished and boundaries with the other person are
blurred.
● They disown their own needs and wants in order to respond to external demands
and the demands of others.
● The codependent in a relationship derives self-worth from their partner, whose
feelings and behaviors determine how the codependent should feel and behave.
● Their home life is fraught and stressed.
Answer: They don’t realize that their behavior is problematic.
15. Treatment for alcoholism medications? (SATA)
a. Disulfiram
b. Benzodiazepines
c. Anticonvulsants
Questions & Definitive Solutions | 100% Correct -
The Ultimate Guide for Yr. (2026/2027)
EXAM3
Blue- Possible test question from exam.
1. The central focus in CBT is learning how to reframe troubling thoughts,
DBT focuses more on learning how to regulate ____ .
Answer: Troubling emotions
2. “Moving forward on your goals” and “making important changes” was a
question in exam answer: Interpersonal psychotherapy
The four Rs-asd ptsd, don’t wanna retraumatize them.
● REALIZES - the widespread impact of trauma and various path for
recovery
● RECOGNIZES - the S/Sx of trauma in the clients, families, staff and
all those involved with the system
● RESPONDS - by fully integrating knowledge about trauma in
policies, procedures and practices,
● Seek to actively RESIST RETRAUMATIZATION
3. What are reactive aggression and proactive aggression? Aggression is two
types:
● Proactive aggression is predatory and
calculated. ● Reactive aggression is fear-based and
impulsive.
4. Yalom Therapeutic Factors:
Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group. Group members are able to
re-experience early family conflicts that remain unresolved. Attempts at
resolution are promoted through feedback and exploration.
, 5. What is the difference between universality and the instillation of hope?
● Universality-is when individuals come to realize that they are not alone in
the problems, thoughts, and feelings they are experiencing. Ex. Anxiety is
relieved through the support and understanding of others in a group who
share similar experiences.
● Instillation of hope-is by observing the progress of others in the group with
similar problems, a group member garners hope that his or her problems
can also be resolved.
6. What is the difference between nonmaleficence and beneficence?
● Beneficence- promote good to others. Example is healthcare workers who act
and their patients entrance are beneficent provided their actions really do serve
the best interest
Example, the duty to respect the autonomy of the individual may be overwritten when
the individual has been deemed harmful to others doing good for the patient should not
be confused with doing whatever the patient wants.
● Nonmaleficence-is the requirement that health care providers do no harm to their
patients, either intentionally or unintentionally. An ethical dilemma can arise when
a conflict exists between an individual's rights and what is thought to best
represent the welfare of the individual.
Example, a psychiatric patient refuses antipsychotic medication (consistent with their
rights), and the nurse must then decide how to maintain patient safety while psychotic
symptoms continue.
7. True or False. People with severe insomnia are at a higher risk for suicide?
Answer: TRUE
8. What is the definition of family?
● Family is two or more individuals who depend on one another for
emotional, physical, and economical support. The members of the family
are self-defined.
● Family therapy is viewed as a system in which the members are
interdependent; a change in one part (member) within the system affects
or creates changes in all other parts (members).
*Goal: To facilitate system change rather than focus on any one individual as one
in need of treatment.
,* Family Therapy (SATA)
ANSWERS ARE
- Family is interdependent
- Self defined
- A system
- The focus on the family is not on one end, not on a single person. But it's dynamic. -
The change needs to happen in the system. Emphasis is on family rules,
communication and interactions.
*Opioid intoxication-Constricted pupils. (OIC)
*Opioid withdrawal-Dilated pupils. (OWD)
*Alcohol intoxication-Dilated pupils. (AID)
*Alcohol withdrawal- Constricted pupils. (AWC)
*Predisposing Factors -
what are the factors the make a person vulnerable to ASD and PTSD adjustment
SELECT ALL THE OPTIONS
*Where does stress inoculation therapy belong?
CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy)
9. What is the difference between democratic, autocratic, and laissez faire
relationships?
Laissez-Faire-
- Complete the task of the group
- Maintain or enhance group processes
- Fulfill personal or individual needs
Democratic-
- Information is shared among group members to allow decision making.
- Members engage in problem-solving.
- Leader provides guidance and expertise.
Autocratic-
- Information is withhold from group members
- Members are dependent on leaders for problem-solving.
- The leader persuades members of the group that their ideas are superior.
, 10. What is the difference between obsessions and compulsions?
a. The hint to the question is handwriting.
b. Handwriting is a compulsive behavior.
13. What is disulfiram (Antabuse)? (SATA)
a. Mild symptoms occur at 5-10 mg /dL
b. Symptoms fully develop at 50 mg / dL : (flushed skin, throbbing of
head/neck,
respiratory issues, hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, sweating,
hyperventilation, weakness, blurred vision and confusion).
c. Severe reactions of symptoms at 125 mg /dL. - respiratory depression,
cardiovascular collapse, arrhythmias, MI, acute CHF, unconsciousness, convulsants,
and death.
d. What is the time that you have to give disulfiram after alcohol intake?
Stay away from alcohol for 12 hours before giving disulfiram.
e. What is time lag?
Lag time is 2 weeks after discontinuation of disulfiram.
14. What is codependency? What are the major issues in their lives? How
do they become codependent?
Codependency is defined as a dysfunctional behavior that is evident among members
of the family of a chemically addicted person.
● They have unmet needs for autonomy and self-esteem and a profound sense of
powerlessness.
● They have a sense of control only when fulfilling the needs of others.
● Their personal identity is relinquished and boundaries with the other person are
blurred.
● They disown their own needs and wants in order to respond to external demands
and the demands of others.
● The codependent in a relationship derives self-worth from their partner, whose
feelings and behaviors determine how the codependent should feel and behave.
● Their home life is fraught and stressed.
Answer: They don’t realize that their behavior is problematic.
15. Treatment for alcoholism medications? (SATA)
a. Disulfiram
b. Benzodiazepines
c. Anticonvulsants
