NBCE PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS ACTUAL EXAM

NBCE PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS ACTUAL EXAM

• Explain the significance of Hemophilus ducreyi in the context of sexually

transmitted infections.It is a viral infection that causes warts.It is a bacterial infection that leads to ulcers.It is a fungal infection that affects the skin.It is a parasitic infection that causes itching.

• The dissociative disorder that involves two or more personalities, which

take control of the individual's behavior and is associated with severe

childhood abuse is:

Dissociative amnesia Dissociative identity disorder Dissociative Fugue Dissociative personality disorder

• What are the three components of Hutchinson's triad associated with

congenital syphilis?Saddle nose, interstitial keratoses, pegteeth Saddle nose, keratitis, deafness Pegteeth, deafness, skin rashes Interstitial keratoses, skin lesions, pegteeth

• What is the term used to describe the psychological defense mechanism

where an individual reverts to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development? 1 / 4

Repression 2 / 4

Regression Projection Displacement

• What is another name for the sexually transmitted infection known as soft

chancre?Hemophilus ducreyi Syphilis Genital warts Chlamydia

6. A 10-year-old boy presented with Hutchinson's triad: parenchymatous

keratitis, sensorineural deafness, and deformed Hutchinson's teeth (the barrel form), along with saddle-nose deformity. For what illness are the presented changes characteristic?Tuberculosis Toxoplasmosis Leprosy Syphilis Opisthorchiasis

• A woman having a possible heart attack redirects her anger away from her

condition and toward the paramedic. This is called:

displacement.regression.digression.projection. 3 / 4

• If a college student is experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective

Disorder (SAD) during winter months, which combination of strategies would be most effective based on current treatment recommendations?Increased social interaction, medication, and outdoor activities Light therapy, regular exercise, and a balanced diet rich in carbohydrates Cognitive-behavioral therapy, meditation, and increased caffeine intake Light therapy, exercise, and comfort foods

• If a patient exhibits constant, excessive fear and hypervigilance, which

therapeutic approach would likely be most effective in treating their General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?Psychoanalysis focusing on childhood experiences Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aimed at changing thought patterns Medication solely without any therapy Group therapy emphasizing shared experiences

• If a character in a novel exhibits a complete disregard for the feelings of

others and engages in deceitful behavior for personal gain, which psychological term would best describe this character, and why?Sociopath, because they are impulsive and erratic Psychopath, due to their lack of empathy and manipulative nature Narcissist, as they seek admiration and validation Borderline Personality, because of their unstable relationships

• What type of organism is responsible for trichomoniasis?

Bacteria

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