WALDEN NURS 6630 PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS

WALDEN NURS 6630 PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ACTUAL EXAM |200 QUESTIONS

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1.If a new study finds that 80% of schizophrenia patients also have a substance use disorder, how might this change the approach to treatment and support services for these individuals?Treatment should focus solely on schizophrenia symptoms.Support services should be expanded to address substance use issues alongside schizophrenia.Substance use disorder should be ignored in treatment plans. Patients should be treated only for substance use disorder.

2.If a patient exhibits a pattern of seeking attention through dramatic and theatrical behavior, which treatment approach would be most appropriate to address their Histrionic Personality Disorder symptoms?Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focused on self-esteem Medication management with antipsychotics Psychoeducation about the disorder Group therapy to enhance social skills 3.What is the lifetime prevalence percentage of substance use disorder among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia?50% 60% 74% 85% 4.A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits a lack of motivation to engage in daily activities and shows little interest in social 1 / 4

interactions. Which negative symptom does this behavior exemplify? 2 / 4

Alogia Affective flattening Anhedonia Avolition 5.A patient exhibits intense emotional responses, a strong need for attention, and frequent changes in self-identity. Based on the DSM-5-TR classifications, which personality disorder might this patient be diagnosed with?Antisocial Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Schizoid Personality Disorder 6.What is the definition of a 'responder' in the context of psychiatric treatment?Patients who experience complete symptom resolution.Patients who show no improvement in symptoms.Patients who improve but do not experience a full resolution.Patients who are newly diagnosed with a disorder.

7.A clinician is assessing a 10-year-old patient who exhibits severe mood swings and social withdrawal. Given the potential for misdiagnosis, which steps should the clinician take to differentiate between early onset schizophrenia and other disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and Bipolar I?Conduct a thorough family history and genetic testing Use standardized assessment tools specific for each disorder Rely solely on the patient's self-reported symptoms 3 / 4

Prescribe antipsychotic medication immediately 8.Emotional and social disturbances in childhood onset Schizophrenia are observed. This includes Not eating Social isolation and withdrawal No imaginary friends Needing of acceptance 9.If a mental health clinic sees 200 patients with substance addiction, how many of those patients would you expect to have a concurrent psychiatric disorder based on the information provided in the text?50 patients 100 patients 150 patients 200 patients 10.A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia presents with auditory hallucinations and believes they are being followed by government agents. Which of the following treatment approaches would be most appropriate to address these positive symptoms?Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Antipsychotic medication Psychoeducation for family members Supportive psychotherapy 11.Which of the following scales is specifically used to assess the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANNS)

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