NUR 114 Exam 2 Study Questions
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1. Which statement made by an adolescent who has just begun taking an
antidepressant would indicate the need for further teaching?
a) "Now that I have been taking my antidepressant for 1 week, I am
going to feel better about myself."
b) "Now that I have had a week of my antidepressant, it is a little easier
to get up in the morning."
c) "After a week of taking my antidepressant, I can sleep a little better—
6 hours or so each night."
d) "A week ago when I started my antidepressant, I did not care about
eating. Now I want to eat a bit more." - ANSWER A
2. A client with bipolar disorder, mania, has flight of ideas and grandiosity and
becomes easily agitated. To prevent harmful behaviors, which of the
following should the nurse do initially?
a) Encourage the client to stay in his room.
b) Instruct the client to ask for medication when agitated.
c) Tell the client to seek out staff when feeling agitated.
d) Seclude the client at the first sign of agitation. - ANSWER C
3. increasing self esteem - ANSWER what is the goal of a therapeutic
community or milieu therapy?
,4. Most common in men, high self-esteem, they think they are worthy, no
empathy, self-centered, cannot stand criticism, typically does not affect their
functioning, but they struggle in relationships, blame others, why often,
often insecure inside - ANSWER What is narcissistic personality disorder
5. Most common in men, irresponsible, manipulative, guiltless no remorse,
50% of prison population, exploit others for personal gain, disregards the
rights of others and the law, cannot keep a job or relationship, want
immediate gratification, no desire for intimacy, they fake being guilty if they
know a punishment is coming, emotional deficit, impulsive, keep your word!
- ANSWER What is antisocial personality disorder
6. Consistency is key and make rules clear - ANSWER How should you deal
with somebody with an antisocial personality disorder
7. Antisocial Personality disorder - ANSWER What personality disorder is
diagnosed as Conduct Disorder under 18 yrs old
8. Most common in women, colorful, dramatic, extrovert, seductive and flirty,
manipulative, easily influenced, dependent, complains all the time,
psychosis, loves attention, emotional, difficulty in relationships, want to be
admired, does not pay attention to detail, anxiety - ANSWER What is
histrionic personality disorder
9. Most common in women, manipulative, fear being alone, impulsive, anger
and temper, selfharm, alcohol and drug use, unstable self image, self-
destruction like cutting, STDs because of sex with anyone, changing
relationships, they like chaotic relationships, fear of abandonment, clingy,
angry, Paranoid, fidgety, change in jobs - ANSWER What is borderline
personality disorder
, 10.BPD - ANSWER Most known personality disorder
11.Aloof, magical thoughts, bizarre speech, talks to self, delusional thoughts,
dress weird, laughing when inappropriate, odd and eccentric - ANSWER
What is schizotypal personality disorder
12.Solitary, alone, no interest in sex, indifferent, flat effect, light to work alone
and often productive and smart, introvert, detached social life, unfriendly,
unable to be pleasured, usually no relationship, cold - ANSWER What is
schizoid personality disorder
13.Jealous, envious of successful people, blame others for their actions
projection use, distrustful, suspicious, hyper vigilant, anticipate hostility,
quick to aggression, no emotion for others, they think people want to hurt
them, controlling, tense and irritable, unforgiving - ANSWER What is
paranoid personality disorder
14.Persistent pattern of internal experience and behavior which manifest in two
or more of the areas of thinking, feeling, interpersonal relationships and
impulse control.
This pattern greatly differs from the expectation of the individuals culture, is
insidious, uncompromising, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood,
stabilizes overtime, can cause disturbance or affliction to the person.
Impairment in ability to function normally. - ANSWER Personality disorders
are defined by the DSM
15.Sweating, shivers, elevated temperature and heart rate, rigidity of muscles,
overactive reflexes, tremors and twitching, ophthalmic changes people
dilation, nausea vomiting and diarrhea, irritable, confused, nervous, anxiety -
ANSWER What are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome
with Correct Answers Already
Graded A+ | Latest Edition
1. Which statement made by an adolescent who has just begun taking an
antidepressant would indicate the need for further teaching?
a) "Now that I have been taking my antidepressant for 1 week, I am
going to feel better about myself."
b) "Now that I have had a week of my antidepressant, it is a little easier
to get up in the morning."
c) "After a week of taking my antidepressant, I can sleep a little better—
6 hours or so each night."
d) "A week ago when I started my antidepressant, I did not care about
eating. Now I want to eat a bit more." - ANSWER A
2. A client with bipolar disorder, mania, has flight of ideas and grandiosity and
becomes easily agitated. To prevent harmful behaviors, which of the
following should the nurse do initially?
a) Encourage the client to stay in his room.
b) Instruct the client to ask for medication when agitated.
c) Tell the client to seek out staff when feeling agitated.
d) Seclude the client at the first sign of agitation. - ANSWER C
3. increasing self esteem - ANSWER what is the goal of a therapeutic
community or milieu therapy?
,4. Most common in men, high self-esteem, they think they are worthy, no
empathy, self-centered, cannot stand criticism, typically does not affect their
functioning, but they struggle in relationships, blame others, why often,
often insecure inside - ANSWER What is narcissistic personality disorder
5. Most common in men, irresponsible, manipulative, guiltless no remorse,
50% of prison population, exploit others for personal gain, disregards the
rights of others and the law, cannot keep a job or relationship, want
immediate gratification, no desire for intimacy, they fake being guilty if they
know a punishment is coming, emotional deficit, impulsive, keep your word!
- ANSWER What is antisocial personality disorder
6. Consistency is key and make rules clear - ANSWER How should you deal
with somebody with an antisocial personality disorder
7. Antisocial Personality disorder - ANSWER What personality disorder is
diagnosed as Conduct Disorder under 18 yrs old
8. Most common in women, colorful, dramatic, extrovert, seductive and flirty,
manipulative, easily influenced, dependent, complains all the time,
psychosis, loves attention, emotional, difficulty in relationships, want to be
admired, does not pay attention to detail, anxiety - ANSWER What is
histrionic personality disorder
9. Most common in women, manipulative, fear being alone, impulsive, anger
and temper, selfharm, alcohol and drug use, unstable self image, self-
destruction like cutting, STDs because of sex with anyone, changing
relationships, they like chaotic relationships, fear of abandonment, clingy,
angry, Paranoid, fidgety, change in jobs - ANSWER What is borderline
personality disorder
, 10.BPD - ANSWER Most known personality disorder
11.Aloof, magical thoughts, bizarre speech, talks to self, delusional thoughts,
dress weird, laughing when inappropriate, odd and eccentric - ANSWER
What is schizotypal personality disorder
12.Solitary, alone, no interest in sex, indifferent, flat effect, light to work alone
and often productive and smart, introvert, detached social life, unfriendly,
unable to be pleasured, usually no relationship, cold - ANSWER What is
schizoid personality disorder
13.Jealous, envious of successful people, blame others for their actions
projection use, distrustful, suspicious, hyper vigilant, anticipate hostility,
quick to aggression, no emotion for others, they think people want to hurt
them, controlling, tense and irritable, unforgiving - ANSWER What is
paranoid personality disorder
14.Persistent pattern of internal experience and behavior which manifest in two
or more of the areas of thinking, feeling, interpersonal relationships and
impulse control.
This pattern greatly differs from the expectation of the individuals culture, is
insidious, uncompromising, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood,
stabilizes overtime, can cause disturbance or affliction to the person.
Impairment in ability to function normally. - ANSWER Personality disorders
are defined by the DSM
15.Sweating, shivers, elevated temperature and heart rate, rigidity of muscles,
overactive reflexes, tremors and twitching, ophthalmic changes people
dilation, nausea vomiting and diarrhea, irritable, confused, nervous, anxiety -
ANSWER What are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome
