NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam Questions with
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26. The main psychological difference between fear and anxiety is
best de- scribed by which of the following?
A. fear is insidious; anxiety is sudden
B. anxiety is insidious; fear is sudden
C. there is no difference between fear and anxiety
D. bother anxiety and fear are alerting signals--- correct answer ---
A. fear is insidious; anxiety is sudden
B. anxiety is insidious; fear is sudden
C. there is no difference between fear and anxiety
D. bother anxiety and fear are alerting signals
27. A diffuse, unpleasant, vague sense of apprehension often
accompanied by autonomic symptoms varies upon persons is
commonly known as which of the following?
A. fear
B. stress
C. normal anxiety
,D. pathological anxiety--- correct answer --- A. fear
B. stress
C. normal anxiety
D. pathological anxiety
28. If a pregnancy begins while the woman is taking high doses of
methadone and withdrawal is desired, during which trimester is the
least hazardous?
A. first trimester
B. second trimester
C. third trimester
D. withdrawal from methadone should never be done while the
woman is pregnant--- correct answer --- A. first trimester
B. second trimester
C. third trimester
D. withdrawal from methadone should never be done while the
woman is pregnant
29. Neurochemical or neurophysiological changes in the body that
results from the repeated administration of a drug is known as which
of the follow- ing?
A. cross-tolerance
B. neurotransformation
,C. neuroadapation
D. neurocognitive adjustment--- correct answer --- A. cross-
tolerance
B. neurotransformation
C. neuroadapation
D. neurocognitive adjustment
30. The recurrent and intense sexual arousal from the physical and
psycho- logical suffering of another person is known as which of the
following?
A. frotteurism
B. voyeurism
C. sexual sadism
D. sexual masochism--- correct answer --- A. frotteurism
B. voyeurism
C. sexual sadism
D. sexual masochism
31. Which of the following is not consistent with the onset of OCD?
A. more than half of patients with OCD have sudden onset of
symptoms
B. the onset of symptoms for about 50-70% of patients occurs after
a stressful event
, C. most patients keep their symptoms secret initially
D. the onset of OCD is typically preceded by OCD personality traits--
- correct answer --- A. more than half of patients with OCD have
sudden onset of symptoms
B. the onset of symptoms for about 50-70% of patients occurs after a
stressful event
C. most patients keep their symptoms secret initially
D. the onset of OCD is typically preceded by OCD personality traits
32. The recurrent urge to expose one's genitals to a stranger is
known as which of the following?
A. fetishism
B. voyeurism
C. exhibitionism
D. paraphilic disorder--- correct answer --- A. fetishism
B. voyeurism
C. exhibitionism
D. paraphilic disorder
33. Which of the following patients would be appropriate for
hospitalization for substance use disorder? Select all that apply
A. patients who have a substance overdose who cannot be safely
treated in outpatient setting
Verified Correct Detailed Answers latest
update 2025
26. The main psychological difference between fear and anxiety is
best de- scribed by which of the following?
A. fear is insidious; anxiety is sudden
B. anxiety is insidious; fear is sudden
C. there is no difference between fear and anxiety
D. bother anxiety and fear are alerting signals--- correct answer ---
A. fear is insidious; anxiety is sudden
B. anxiety is insidious; fear is sudden
C. there is no difference between fear and anxiety
D. bother anxiety and fear are alerting signals
27. A diffuse, unpleasant, vague sense of apprehension often
accompanied by autonomic symptoms varies upon persons is
commonly known as which of the following?
A. fear
B. stress
C. normal anxiety
,D. pathological anxiety--- correct answer --- A. fear
B. stress
C. normal anxiety
D. pathological anxiety
28. If a pregnancy begins while the woman is taking high doses of
methadone and withdrawal is desired, during which trimester is the
least hazardous?
A. first trimester
B. second trimester
C. third trimester
D. withdrawal from methadone should never be done while the
woman is pregnant--- correct answer --- A. first trimester
B. second trimester
C. third trimester
D. withdrawal from methadone should never be done while the
woman is pregnant
29. Neurochemical or neurophysiological changes in the body that
results from the repeated administration of a drug is known as which
of the follow- ing?
A. cross-tolerance
B. neurotransformation
,C. neuroadapation
D. neurocognitive adjustment--- correct answer --- A. cross-
tolerance
B. neurotransformation
C. neuroadapation
D. neurocognitive adjustment
30. The recurrent and intense sexual arousal from the physical and
psycho- logical suffering of another person is known as which of the
following?
A. frotteurism
B. voyeurism
C. sexual sadism
D. sexual masochism--- correct answer --- A. frotteurism
B. voyeurism
C. sexual sadism
D. sexual masochism
31. Which of the following is not consistent with the onset of OCD?
A. more than half of patients with OCD have sudden onset of
symptoms
B. the onset of symptoms for about 50-70% of patients occurs after
a stressful event
, C. most patients keep their symptoms secret initially
D. the onset of OCD is typically preceded by OCD personality traits--
- correct answer --- A. more than half of patients with OCD have
sudden onset of symptoms
B. the onset of symptoms for about 50-70% of patients occurs after a
stressful event
C. most patients keep their symptoms secret initially
D. the onset of OCD is typically preceded by OCD personality traits
32. The recurrent urge to expose one's genitals to a stranger is
known as which of the following?
A. fetishism
B. voyeurism
C. exhibitionism
D. paraphilic disorder--- correct answer --- A. fetishism
B. voyeurism
C. exhibitionism
D. paraphilic disorder
33. Which of the following patients would be appropriate for
hospitalization for substance use disorder? Select all that apply
A. patients who have a substance overdose who cannot be safely
treated in outpatient setting
