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MENTAL HEALTH TERMS FOR NURS 451 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Echopraxia mimicking movements of another
The automatic repetition of vocalizations
Echolalia
made by another person.
A condition where a person maintains a
Waxy Flexibility
posture for an extended period, even when
moved.
A condition resembling Parkinson's disease, often
Psuedoparkinsonism
caused by medication.
A state of restlessness characterized by an
Akathisia
uncontrollable need to be in constant motion.
The loss or impairment of the power of
Akinesia
voluntary movement. (assoc w/
parkinsons)
Dyskinesia Abnormal, uncontrolled, and involuntary movements.
A movement disorder characterized by
Dystonia
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sustained muscle contractions and
abnormal postures.
Stereo-typed Behaviors Repetitive, fixed patterns of behavior or speech.
A pronounced increase or decrease in the
Catatonia
amount of movement
A sudden loss of muscle tone often
Cataplexy
triggered by strong emotions.
Sensory experiences without external
Hallucinations
stimuli, which can be auditory, olfactory,
tactile, or gustatory.
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MENTAL HEALTH TERMS FOR NURS 451 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Echopraxia mimicking movements of another
The automatic repetition of vocalizations
Echolalia
made by another person.
A condition where a person maintains a
Waxy Flexibility
posture for an extended period, even when
moved.
A condition resembling Parkinson's disease, often
Psuedoparkinsonism
caused by medication.
A state of restlessness characterized by an
Akathisia
uncontrollable need to be in constant motion.
The loss or impairment of the power of
Akinesia
voluntary movement. (assoc w/
parkinsons)
Dyskinesia Abnormal, uncontrolled, and involuntary movements.
A movement disorder characterized by
Dystonia
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11
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AM
sustained muscle contractions and
abnormal postures.
Stereo-typed Behaviors Repetitive, fixed patterns of behavior or speech.
A pronounced increase or decrease in the
Catatonia
amount of movement
A sudden loss of muscle tone often
Cataplexy
triggered by strong emotions.
Sensory experiences without external
Hallucinations
stimuli, which can be auditory, olfactory,
tactile, or gustatory.
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