NURS 6635 FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS
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Select the development time of symptoms in neuroleptic
malignant syndrome.
A. 12-24 hours
B. 24-72 hours
C. 4-7 days
D.10-14 days
Correct Answer: B. 24-72 hours
,If untreated syndrome lasts 10 to 14 days Treat with
dantrolene or bromocriptine
Select the brain region that shows the greatest anatomical
abnormalities in schizophrenic patients.
A. Hippocampus
B. Amygdala
C. Prefrontal cortex
D. Basal ganglia
Correct Answer: C. Prefrontal cortex has anatomical
abnormalities hippocampus and amygdala have size decrease
basal ganglia theoretical due to odd movements
D. per some answers
,Select the mental function that is most affected in mild
cognitive impairment.
A. General cognition
B. Activities of daily living
C. Geographic orientation
D. Recent memory
Correct Answer: D. Recent memory
Select the time frame for symptoms of schizophreniform
disorder.
A. 2 to 6 weeks
B. 1 to 5 months
C. 6 to 8 months
D. 1 year
, Correct Answer: Symptoms are short term lasting at least 1
month but less than 6 months. p. 342
Select two comorbid factors common in schizophrenic patients
Correct Answer: obesity, DM, substance use disorders,
complex partial epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, HIV, COPD
Select the medical condition that occurs less frequently in
schizophrenic patients than in the general population
Correct Answer: rheumatoid arthritis
Select the percentage of remission that results from correct
antipsychotic drug therapy of schizophrenic patients
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
& ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE | GRADED A+
Select the development time of symptoms in neuroleptic
malignant syndrome.
A. 12-24 hours
B. 24-72 hours
C. 4-7 days
D.10-14 days
Correct Answer: B. 24-72 hours
,If untreated syndrome lasts 10 to 14 days Treat with
dantrolene or bromocriptine
Select the brain region that shows the greatest anatomical
abnormalities in schizophrenic patients.
A. Hippocampus
B. Amygdala
C. Prefrontal cortex
D. Basal ganglia
Correct Answer: C. Prefrontal cortex has anatomical
abnormalities hippocampus and amygdala have size decrease
basal ganglia theoretical due to odd movements
D. per some answers
,Select the mental function that is most affected in mild
cognitive impairment.
A. General cognition
B. Activities of daily living
C. Geographic orientation
D. Recent memory
Correct Answer: D. Recent memory
Select the time frame for symptoms of schizophreniform
disorder.
A. 2 to 6 weeks
B. 1 to 5 months
C. 6 to 8 months
D. 1 year
, Correct Answer: Symptoms are short term lasting at least 1
month but less than 6 months. p. 342
Select two comorbid factors common in schizophrenic patients
Correct Answer: obesity, DM, substance use disorders,
complex partial epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, HIV, COPD
Select the medical condition that occurs less frequently in
schizophrenic patients than in the general population
Correct Answer: rheumatoid arthritis
Select the percentage of remission that results from correct
antipsychotic drug therapy of schizophrenic patients
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
