NRNP 6675-15 Week 6 Midterm
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1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply
Age
Rapid dose escalation
Parental route of administration
Higher potency typical antipsychotics
2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the
following effects?
Reduces negative symptoms
Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS)
Causes prolactinemia
Reduces positive symptoms
3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their unique behavioral effects by blocking which of the
following receptors?
GABA type receptors
,Serotonin receptors
, Dopamine receptors
NMDA type receptors
4. The diagnosis used to describe a syndrome characterized by specific signs and symptoms resulting
from recent ingestion or exposure to a substance is known as which of the following?
Substance intoxication
Substance withdrawal
Substance use disorder
Any of the above
5. Abnormal involuntary movements in a rhythmic pattern affecting face, mouth, tongue, jaw is known
as which of the following?
Akathisia
Dystonia
Tardive dyskinesia
Extrapyramidal side effects
6. A deeply held belief despite evidence to the contrary, lasting at least one month, without prominent
hallucinations, with functional impairment that relates to the delusional syste.....
Schizophrenia
Delusional disorder
Brief psychotic disorder
Schizophreniform disorder
Exam Study Guide: GRADED A+.
Practice Questions and Verified
Answers. Latest 2026 Update
1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply
Age
Rapid dose escalation
Parental route of administration
Higher potency typical antipsychotics
2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the
following effects?
Reduces negative symptoms
Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS)
Causes prolactinemia
Reduces positive symptoms
3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their unique behavioral effects by blocking which of the
following receptors?
GABA type receptors
,Serotonin receptors
, Dopamine receptors
NMDA type receptors
4. The diagnosis used to describe a syndrome characterized by specific signs and symptoms resulting
from recent ingestion or exposure to a substance is known as which of the following?
Substance intoxication
Substance withdrawal
Substance use disorder
Any of the above
5. Abnormal involuntary movements in a rhythmic pattern affecting face, mouth, tongue, jaw is known
as which of the following?
Akathisia
Dystonia
Tardive dyskinesia
Extrapyramidal side effects
6. A deeply held belief despite evidence to the contrary, lasting at least one month, without prominent
hallucinations, with functional impairment that relates to the delusional syste.....
Schizophrenia
Delusional disorder
Brief psychotic disorder
Schizophreniform disorder
