NUR 2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
MODULE 4-6 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Neurocognitive Disorders (NCDs) - ANSWERIncludes disorders in which a clinically
deficit in cognition or memory exists causing a change from a previous level of
functioning.
Delirium - ANSWERIs characterized by a disturbance in attention and awareness
and change in cognition that develops rapidly over a short period.
Schizophrenia - ANSWERA severe and chronic mental disorder characterized by
disturbances in thought, perception and behavior
Psychosis - ANSWERA severe mental condition in which there is disorganization of
the personality, deterioration in social functioning, and loss of contact with, or
distortion of, reality. There may be evidence of hallucinations and delusional thinking
Dementia - ANSWERA mental disorder involving functional decline in multiple
cognitive areas, including memory along with behavioral and psychological
symptoms. Classified based on the areas they affect in the brain.
Emotional Instability - ANSWERMay be manifested by anxiety, fear, irritability, anger,
euphoria or apathy. These emotions may be evidenced by crying, calling for help,
muttering and moaning.
Dual Diagnosis - ANSWEROccurs with substance use disorders. The patient has a
psychiatric diagnosis and is addicted to drugs or substances.
Amyloid Plaques - ANSWERA structural change in the cerebral cortex associated
with Alzheimer's disease, in which dense deposits of a deteriorated protein called
amyloid develop, surrounded by clumps of dead nerve and glial cells.
Tangles - ANSWERstructures formed from degenerating structures within a neuronal
body
Loose Associations - ANSWERA common thinking disturbance in schizophrenia,
characterized by rapid shifts from one topic of conversation to another. Also known
as derailment.
Clang Associations - ANSWERrhythmic patterns associated with psychotic speech
Word Salad - ANSWERjumble of incoherent speech as sometimes heard in
schizophrenia
, Alzheimers Disease - ANSWERA progressive and irreversible brain disorder
characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally,
physical functioning
Confabulation - ANSWERCreating imaginary events to fill in memory gaps
Preservation - ANSWERPersistent repetition of the same word or idea in response to
different questions
Agraphia - ANSWERloss of ability to express thoughts in writing
Aphasia - ANSWERInability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs.
Apraxia - ANSWERinability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function
or inability to use objects properly.
Agnosia - ANSWERthe inability to recognize familiar objects.
Auditory Agonsia - ANSWERInability to recognize familiar sounds
Hyperorality - ANSWERThe tendency to taste, chew and put everything in the mouth
Hypermetamorphesis - ANSWERThe urge to touch everything
Sundowning - ANSWERThe tendency for the mood to deteriorate and agitation to
increase in the later part of the day or night.
Substance Use Disorders - ANSWERComplex diseases of the brain characterized
by craving, seeking and use regardless of the price they may pay. Continuous use
usually changes brain structure and function.
Addiction - ANSWERA compulsive or chronic requirement. The need is so strong as
to generate distress (either physical or psychological) if left unfulfilled.The individual
who is addicted is consistently unable to abstain and also unable to recognize the
extent to which the addiction is creating problems in functioning, interpersonal
relationships and emotional responses
Intoxication - ANSWERA state of disturbance in cognition, perception, behavior, level
of consciousness, judgment, and other functions that is directly attributable to the
effects of a psychoactive drug. It may be marked by a physical and mental state of
exhilaration and emotional frenzy or lethargy and stupor.
Withdrawal - ANSWERoccurs upon reduction or discontinuation of a substance that
has been used regularly over a prolonged period.
Tolerance - ANSWERA progressive decrease in a person's responsiveness to a
drug. Causes person to want more of a drug or substance to achieve pleasurable
effects .
MODULE 4-6 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
Neurocognitive Disorders (NCDs) - ANSWERIncludes disorders in which a clinically
deficit in cognition or memory exists causing a change from a previous level of
functioning.
Delirium - ANSWERIs characterized by a disturbance in attention and awareness
and change in cognition that develops rapidly over a short period.
Schizophrenia - ANSWERA severe and chronic mental disorder characterized by
disturbances in thought, perception and behavior
Psychosis - ANSWERA severe mental condition in which there is disorganization of
the personality, deterioration in social functioning, and loss of contact with, or
distortion of, reality. There may be evidence of hallucinations and delusional thinking
Dementia - ANSWERA mental disorder involving functional decline in multiple
cognitive areas, including memory along with behavioral and psychological
symptoms. Classified based on the areas they affect in the brain.
Emotional Instability - ANSWERMay be manifested by anxiety, fear, irritability, anger,
euphoria or apathy. These emotions may be evidenced by crying, calling for help,
muttering and moaning.
Dual Diagnosis - ANSWEROccurs with substance use disorders. The patient has a
psychiatric diagnosis and is addicted to drugs or substances.
Amyloid Plaques - ANSWERA structural change in the cerebral cortex associated
with Alzheimer's disease, in which dense deposits of a deteriorated protein called
amyloid develop, surrounded by clumps of dead nerve and glial cells.
Tangles - ANSWERstructures formed from degenerating structures within a neuronal
body
Loose Associations - ANSWERA common thinking disturbance in schizophrenia,
characterized by rapid shifts from one topic of conversation to another. Also known
as derailment.
Clang Associations - ANSWERrhythmic patterns associated with psychotic speech
Word Salad - ANSWERjumble of incoherent speech as sometimes heard in
schizophrenia
, Alzheimers Disease - ANSWERA progressive and irreversible brain disorder
characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally,
physical functioning
Confabulation - ANSWERCreating imaginary events to fill in memory gaps
Preservation - ANSWERPersistent repetition of the same word or idea in response to
different questions
Agraphia - ANSWERloss of ability to express thoughts in writing
Aphasia - ANSWERInability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs.
Apraxia - ANSWERinability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function
or inability to use objects properly.
Agnosia - ANSWERthe inability to recognize familiar objects.
Auditory Agonsia - ANSWERInability to recognize familiar sounds
Hyperorality - ANSWERThe tendency to taste, chew and put everything in the mouth
Hypermetamorphesis - ANSWERThe urge to touch everything
Sundowning - ANSWERThe tendency for the mood to deteriorate and agitation to
increase in the later part of the day or night.
Substance Use Disorders - ANSWERComplex diseases of the brain characterized
by craving, seeking and use regardless of the price they may pay. Continuous use
usually changes brain structure and function.
Addiction - ANSWERA compulsive or chronic requirement. The need is so strong as
to generate distress (either physical or psychological) if left unfulfilled.The individual
who is addicted is consistently unable to abstain and also unable to recognize the
extent to which the addiction is creating problems in functioning, interpersonal
relationships and emotional responses
Intoxication - ANSWERA state of disturbance in cognition, perception, behavior, level
of consciousness, judgment, and other functions that is directly attributable to the
effects of a psychoactive drug. It may be marked by a physical and mental state of
exhilaration and emotional frenzy or lethargy and stupor.
Withdrawal - ANSWERoccurs upon reduction or discontinuation of a substance that
has been used regularly over a prolonged period.
Tolerance - ANSWERA progressive decrease in a person's responsiveness to a
drug. Causes person to want more of a drug or substance to achieve pleasurable
effects .
