NRNP 6675 WALDEN
MIDTERM EXAM
Actual Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanation
This Exam conTains:
❖ GuaranTEE passinG scorE
❖ 100 QuEsTions and answErs
❖ formaT sET of mulTiplE-choicE
❖ ExpErT-VErifiEd ExplanaTion
❖ VErifiEd wiTh TrusTEd TExTbooks
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,QUESTION 01
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What is the typical sequence of phases in the cycle of domestic violence (DV)?
A. Tension Building → Calm → Reconciliation → Incident
B. Incident → Tension Building → Reconciliation → Calm
C. Tension Building → Incident → Reconciliation → Calm
D. Tension Building → Reconciliation → Calm → Incident
Correct Answer: C. Tension Building → Incident → Reconciliation → Calm
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Research has long identified four phases in the DV cycle: Tension Building (where stress and
anger escalate), the Incident (the actual violence/abuse), Reconciliation (where apologies or
excuses occur, also called “honeymoon”), and Calm (the period of relative peace before
tensions again escalate).
• This cyclical pattern often repeats until intervention or separation, which underscores the
dangerous, repetitive nature of domestic violence.
• The correct sequence is best captured in option C, matching the widely recognized model.
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QUESTION 02
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The only medication specifically approved in the United States for moderate to severe
Alzheimer’s disease is which of the following?
A. Donepezil
B. Memantine
C. Rivastigmine
D. Galantamine
Correct Answer: B. Memantine
Expert-Verified Explanation:
,• Memantine (brand name Namenda) is an NMDA receptor antagonist used primarily for
moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia.
• Donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine (Choices A, C, D) are cholinesterase inhibitors
typically indicated for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, though donepezil can be continued into
severe stages. However, memantine is the one agent distinctly approved and known for
moderate to severe stages.
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QUESTION 03
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Memantine is known by which of the following common brand names?
A. Namenda
B. Aricept
C. Exelon
D. Razadyne
Correct Answer: A. Namenda
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Memantine is marketed under the brand name Namenda in the United States.
• Aricept is the brand name for donepezil, Exelon for rivastigmine, and Razadyne for
galantamine—those are cholinesterase inhibitors.
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QUESTION 04
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A term that defines a person who experiences distress with clinically significant symptoms
because their gender identity is not consistent with their sex assigned at birth is:
A. Homosexual orientation
B. Transvestic disorder
C. Gender nonconformity
D. Gender Dysphoria
,Correct Answer: D. Gender Dysphoria
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Gender Dysphoria is used in DSM-5 to describe the distress a person feels when their
experienced gender does not align with their assigned sex at birth.
• Homosexual orientation (Choice A) refers to sexual orientation, not gender identity.
• Transvestic disorder (Choice B) involves cross-dressing associated with sexual arousal
(usually in heterosexual males).
• Gender nonconformity (Choice C) simply means behavior not matching societal gender norms,
without necessarily implying psychological distress.
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QUESTION 05
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Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial, and Histrionic personality subtypes are associated with
which cluster of Personality Disorders?
A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B. Cluster B
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Cluster B (“dramatic, emotional, or erratic” group) includes Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic,
and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
• Cluster A includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal.
• Cluster C includes Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders.
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QUESTION 06
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,Which of the following personality disorder clusters is characterized by odd or eccentric
behavior?
A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. No established cluster
Correct Answer: A. Cluster A
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Cluster A PDs include Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal. They share odd or eccentric
features.
• Cluster B are dramatic/emotional (Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic).
• Cluster C are anxious/fearful (Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive).
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QUESTION 07
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Which cluster of PDs is characterized by being dramatic, emotional, or erratic in presentation?
A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B. Cluster B
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Cluster B includes disorders characterized by dramatic or impulsive behaviors and emotional
dysregulation: Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic.
• Cluster A are odd/eccentric, whereas Cluster C are anxious/fearful.
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,QUESTION 08
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A patient with feelings of inner emptiness, unstable relationships, and significant emotional
dysregulation is most likely showing features of:
A. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
B. Borderline Personality Disorder
C. Histrionic Personality Disorder
D. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Correct Answer: B. Borderline Personality Disorder
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• BPD is known for emotional instability, intense fear of abandonment, chronic feelings of
emptiness, and unstable interpersonal relationships.
• Schizotypal (Choice A) involves eccentric behavior/thinking.
• Histrionic (Choice C) is marked by excessive emotionality and attention seeking.
• Narcissistic (Choice D) features grandiosity, lack of empathy for others.
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QUESTION 09
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Attention-seeking and excessive emotionality best describe which Personality Disorder?
A. Dependent
B. Narcissistic
C. Histrionic
D. Schizoid
Correct Answer: C. Histrionic
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Histrionic Personality Disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality, dramatic
presentation, and attention-seeking behavior (often superficial).
,• Narcissistic PD is more about grandiosity and lack of empathy.
• Dependent PD focuses on clinging or submissive behavior.
• Schizoid PD is detachment and limited emotional expression.
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QUESTION 10
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Social irresponsibility, disregard for others, deceitfulness, and manipulation of others for
personal gain are hallmark traits of:
A. Paranoid Personality Disorder
B. Borderline Personality Disorder
C. Antisocial Personality Disorder
D. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Correct Answer: C. Antisocial Personality Disorder
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Antisocial PD centers on violating social norms, manipulating or harming others, and a lack of
remorse. Typically must have evidence of Conduct Disorder before age 15.
• Paranoid PD focuses on suspicion, BPD on instability, Schizotypal on eccentricities.
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QUESTION 11
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A pattern of self-grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy is most typical of which
Personality Disorder?
A. Avoidant
B. Narcissistic
C. Dependent
D. Obsessive-Compulsive
Correct Answer: B. Narcissistic
, Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Narcissistic PD involves inflated self-importance, entitlement, need for praise, and limited
ability to empathize with others.
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QUESTION 12
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Which Personality Disorder is associated with eccentric ideas, behaviors, magical thinking, and
odd speech patterns?
A. Schizoid
B. Schizotypal
C. Paranoid
D. Borderline
Correct Answer: B. Schizotypal
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Schizotypal PD features eccentricities, odd beliefs, suspicion, and sometimes perceptual
distortions, yet not full-blown psychosis.
• Schizoid (Choice A) is detached and emotionally cold but not particularly odd.
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QUESTION 13
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A personality style marked by disinterest in others, emotional coldness, and a preference for
solitude is:
A. Paranoid
B. Schizotypal
C. Schizoid
D. Avoidant
MIDTERM EXAM
Actual Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanation
This Exam conTains:
❖ GuaranTEE passinG scorE
❖ 100 QuEsTions and answErs
❖ formaT sET of mulTiplE-choicE
❖ ExpErT-VErifiEd ExplanaTion
❖ VErifiEd wiTh TrusTEd TExTbooks
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,QUESTION 01
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What is the typical sequence of phases in the cycle of domestic violence (DV)?
A. Tension Building → Calm → Reconciliation → Incident
B. Incident → Tension Building → Reconciliation → Calm
C. Tension Building → Incident → Reconciliation → Calm
D. Tension Building → Reconciliation → Calm → Incident
Correct Answer: C. Tension Building → Incident → Reconciliation → Calm
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Research has long identified four phases in the DV cycle: Tension Building (where stress and
anger escalate), the Incident (the actual violence/abuse), Reconciliation (where apologies or
excuses occur, also called “honeymoon”), and Calm (the period of relative peace before
tensions again escalate).
• This cyclical pattern often repeats until intervention or separation, which underscores the
dangerous, repetitive nature of domestic violence.
• The correct sequence is best captured in option C, matching the widely recognized model.
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QUESTION 02
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The only medication specifically approved in the United States for moderate to severe
Alzheimer’s disease is which of the following?
A. Donepezil
B. Memantine
C. Rivastigmine
D. Galantamine
Correct Answer: B. Memantine
Expert-Verified Explanation:
,• Memantine (brand name Namenda) is an NMDA receptor antagonist used primarily for
moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia.
• Donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine (Choices A, C, D) are cholinesterase inhibitors
typically indicated for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, though donepezil can be continued into
severe stages. However, memantine is the one agent distinctly approved and known for
moderate to severe stages.
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QUESTION 03
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Memantine is known by which of the following common brand names?
A. Namenda
B. Aricept
C. Exelon
D. Razadyne
Correct Answer: A. Namenda
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Memantine is marketed under the brand name Namenda in the United States.
• Aricept is the brand name for donepezil, Exelon for rivastigmine, and Razadyne for
galantamine—those are cholinesterase inhibitors.
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QUESTION 04
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A term that defines a person who experiences distress with clinically significant symptoms
because their gender identity is not consistent with their sex assigned at birth is:
A. Homosexual orientation
B. Transvestic disorder
C. Gender nonconformity
D. Gender Dysphoria
,Correct Answer: D. Gender Dysphoria
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Gender Dysphoria is used in DSM-5 to describe the distress a person feels when their
experienced gender does not align with their assigned sex at birth.
• Homosexual orientation (Choice A) refers to sexual orientation, not gender identity.
• Transvestic disorder (Choice B) involves cross-dressing associated with sexual arousal
(usually in heterosexual males).
• Gender nonconformity (Choice C) simply means behavior not matching societal gender norms,
without necessarily implying psychological distress.
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QUESTION 05
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Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial, and Histrionic personality subtypes are associated with
which cluster of Personality Disorders?
A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B. Cluster B
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Cluster B (“dramatic, emotional, or erratic” group) includes Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic,
and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
• Cluster A includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal.
• Cluster C includes Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders.
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QUESTION 06
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,Which of the following personality disorder clusters is characterized by odd or eccentric
behavior?
A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. No established cluster
Correct Answer: A. Cluster A
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Cluster A PDs include Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal. They share odd or eccentric
features.
• Cluster B are dramatic/emotional (Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic).
• Cluster C are anxious/fearful (Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive).
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QUESTION 07
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Which cluster of PDs is characterized by being dramatic, emotional, or erratic in presentation?
A. Cluster A
B. Cluster B
C. Cluster C
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B. Cluster B
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Cluster B includes disorders characterized by dramatic or impulsive behaviors and emotional
dysregulation: Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic.
• Cluster A are odd/eccentric, whereas Cluster C are anxious/fearful.
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,QUESTION 08
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A patient with feelings of inner emptiness, unstable relationships, and significant emotional
dysregulation is most likely showing features of:
A. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
B. Borderline Personality Disorder
C. Histrionic Personality Disorder
D. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Correct Answer: B. Borderline Personality Disorder
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• BPD is known for emotional instability, intense fear of abandonment, chronic feelings of
emptiness, and unstable interpersonal relationships.
• Schizotypal (Choice A) involves eccentric behavior/thinking.
• Histrionic (Choice C) is marked by excessive emotionality and attention seeking.
• Narcissistic (Choice D) features grandiosity, lack of empathy for others.
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QUESTION 09
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Attention-seeking and excessive emotionality best describe which Personality Disorder?
A. Dependent
B. Narcissistic
C. Histrionic
D. Schizoid
Correct Answer: C. Histrionic
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Histrionic Personality Disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality, dramatic
presentation, and attention-seeking behavior (often superficial).
,• Narcissistic PD is more about grandiosity and lack of empathy.
• Dependent PD focuses on clinging or submissive behavior.
• Schizoid PD is detachment and limited emotional expression.
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QUESTION 10
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Social irresponsibility, disregard for others, deceitfulness, and manipulation of others for
personal gain are hallmark traits of:
A. Paranoid Personality Disorder
B. Borderline Personality Disorder
C. Antisocial Personality Disorder
D. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Correct Answer: C. Antisocial Personality Disorder
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Antisocial PD centers on violating social norms, manipulating or harming others, and a lack of
remorse. Typically must have evidence of Conduct Disorder before age 15.
• Paranoid PD focuses on suspicion, BPD on instability, Schizotypal on eccentricities.
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QUESTION 11
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A pattern of self-grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy is most typical of which
Personality Disorder?
A. Avoidant
B. Narcissistic
C. Dependent
D. Obsessive-Compulsive
Correct Answer: B. Narcissistic
, Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Narcissistic PD involves inflated self-importance, entitlement, need for praise, and limited
ability to empathize with others.
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QUESTION 12
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Which Personality Disorder is associated with eccentric ideas, behaviors, magical thinking, and
odd speech patterns?
A. Schizoid
B. Schizotypal
C. Paranoid
D. Borderline
Correct Answer: B. Schizotypal
Expert-Verified Explanation:
• Schizotypal PD features eccentricities, odd beliefs, suspicion, and sometimes perceptual
distortions, yet not full-blown psychosis.
• Schizoid (Choice A) is detached and emotionally cold but not particularly odd.
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QUESTION 13
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A personality style marked by disinterest in others, emotional coldness, and a preference for
solitude is:
A. Paranoid
B. Schizotypal
C. Schizoid
D. Avoidant
