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NURS 302 MODULE 4: BIPOLAR,
SCHIZOPHRENIA & PSYCHOTIC DISORDER -
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ASSURED SUCCESS!!!
LATEST VERSION UPDATED 2025/2026
Terms in this set (160)
A 16-year-old client D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the
diagnosed with brain, which leads to altered thoughts."
schizophrenia
experiences
command
hallucinations to harm
others. The client's
parents ask a nurse,
"Where do the voices
come from?" Which
is the appropriate
nursing reply?
A. "Your child's
hallucinations are
caused by medication
interactions."
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B. "Your child's
abnormal hormonal
changes have
precipitated
auditory
hallucinations."
C. "Your child has too
little serotonin in the
brain, causing delusions
and hallucinations."
D. "Your child has a
chemical imbalance of
the brain, which leads to
altered thoughts."
A patient is prescribed B. Pulmonary crackles
ziprasidone (Geodon) C. Palpitations and syncope
for the treatment of D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
schizophrenia. Which of
E. Increased temperature
the following
would alert the
healthcare provider that
the patient is
experiencing an adverse
effect of the
medication? Select all
that apply.
A. Seizure activity
B. Pulmonary crackles
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C. Palpitations and
syncope
D. Rigidity and
bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature
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The healthcare A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
provider is teaching a B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
group of students C. Increased dopamine levels
about the biological
D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
basis of
E. Family history of schizophrenia
schizophrenia. Which
of the
following will be
included in the
teaching? Select all
that apply.
A. Prenatal exposure to
influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron
dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine
levels
D. Decreased
norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of
schizophrenia
F. Stimulation of the
amygdala
A client diagnosed with A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
bipolar disorder:
depressive episode
intentionally overdoses
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NURS 302 MODULE 4: BIPOLAR,
SCHIZOPHRENIA & PSYCHOTIC DISORDER -
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ASSURED SUCCESS!!!
LATEST VERSION UPDATED 2025/2026
Terms in this set (160)
A 16-year-old client D. "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the
diagnosed with brain, which leads to altered thoughts."
schizophrenia
experiences
command
hallucinations to harm
others. The client's
parents ask a nurse,
"Where do the voices
come from?" Which
is the appropriate
nursing reply?
A. "Your child's
hallucinations are
caused by medication
interactions."
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AM
B. "Your child's
abnormal hormonal
changes have
precipitated
auditory
hallucinations."
C. "Your child has too
little serotonin in the
brain, causing delusions
and hallucinations."
D. "Your child has a
chemical imbalance of
the brain, which leads to
altered thoughts."
A patient is prescribed B. Pulmonary crackles
ziprasidone (Geodon) C. Palpitations and syncope
for the treatment of D. Rigidity and bradykinesia
schizophrenia. Which of
E. Increased temperature
the following
would alert the
healthcare provider that
the patient is
experiencing an adverse
effect of the
medication? Select all
that apply.
A. Seizure activity
B. Pulmonary crackles
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C. Palpitations and
syncope
D. Rigidity and
bradykinesia
E. Increased temperature
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AM
The healthcare A. Prenatal exposure to influenza
provider is teaching a B. GABAergic interneuron dysregulation
group of students C. Increased dopamine levels
about the biological
D. Decreased norepinephrine levels
basis of
E. Family history of schizophrenia
schizophrenia. Which
of the
following will be
included in the
teaching? Select all
that apply.
A. Prenatal exposure to
influenza
B. GABAergic interneuron
dysregulation
C. Increased dopamine
levels
D. Decreased
norepinephrine levels
E. Family history of
schizophrenia
F. Stimulation of the
amygdala
A client diagnosed with A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
bipolar disorder:
depressive episode
intentionally overdoses
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