NU671 Final Exam Questions and Verified
Answers
Question 1
What is the concept behind the rewind technique?
A. Clients utilize this as an exposure based therapy, but are not required to either
verbalize or write the traumatic experience, but rather re-experience it in their mind
B. Clients discuss what they feel their lives would be like if they could "rewind" time
and make different life altering decisions
C. Clients utilize this type of cognitive behavioral therapy to help institute positive
changes in their lives
D. Clients utilize this as an exposure based therapy, and discuss the traumatic
experience to their therapist and how they believe it has impacted their life
Correct Answer
A. Clients utilize this as an exposure based therapy, but are not required to either
verbalize or write the traumatic experience, but rather re-experience it in their mind
Question 2
What process of Motivational Interviewing includes the provider eliciting the patient's
personal reasons for change.? When done successfully, the patient with be voicing the
arguments for change.
A. Engaging
B. Focusing
C. Evoking
D. Planning
Correct Answer
C. Evoking
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,Question 3
In hypnotherapy, in which stage are suggestions made to help change behavior?
A. Deepening
B. Induction
C. Utilization
D. Termination
Correct Answer
C. Utilization
Question 4
A mother accompanies her 18-year-old daughter for a psychiatric evaluation, stating
that her daughter just "isn't herself." The patient is spending a great deal more time
alone in her bedroom, she doesn't seem to be caring for her hygiene which is
unusual-- often appearing unkempt, disheveled and in need of a shower. Additionally,
the patient has frequently been missing work, complaints of feeling constantly tired,
fatigued, and unmotivated. Which of the following diagnoses best fits this patient's
presentation?
A. Histrionic personality disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Bipolar disorder, mania
D. Major depressive disorder
Correct Answer
D. Major depressive disorder
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,Question 5
Which one is an example of aversion therapy :
A. a person trying to quit smoking might pinch his or her skin every time he or she
craves a cigarette
B. someone with a fear of snakes might be instructed to handle a snake
C. Gentle yoga movements and sitting, walking, or mountain meditations
D. Placing a client into a relaxed state to uncover painful memories that are affecting
them in the present
Correct Answer
A. a person trying to quit smoking might pinch his or her skin every time he or she
craves a cigarette
Question 6
The first line treatment recommended in acute stress disorder is:
A. Cognitive behavioral therapy
B. Lithium
C. Zoloft
D. Cymbalta
Correct Answer
A. Cognitive behavioral therapy
Question 7
Which of the following SSRI's is FDA approved for the treatment of Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) ?
A. Citalopram
B. Venlafaxine
C. Escitalopram
D. Fluoxetine
Correct Answer
D. Fluoxetine
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, Question 8
The general steps to treatment of alcohol use disorders are:
A. Intervention, detoxification, rehabilitation
B. Motivational interviewing, AA meetings, rehabilitation
C. Detoxification, rehabilitation, obtaining an AA sponsor
D. Intervention, Naltrexone, rehabilitation
Correct Answer
A. Intervention, detoxification, rehabilitation
Question 9
In order to meet criteria for major depressive disorder, symptoms must be
consistently present for at least:
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. 2 weeks
D. 6 weeks
Correct Answer
C. 2 weeks
Question 10
A 13-year-old boy beginning puberty begins to become fearful of negative outcomes
or embarrassment with his peers and chooses not to fully engage. His parents notice
that for nearly one year, he has difficulty talking to peers or authority figures, difficulty
making friends and has a general fear of being judged by others. What do you think
the diagnosis is?
A. Borderline Personality Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
C. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
D. Seasonal Affective Disorder
Correct Answer
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
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Answers
Question 1
What is the concept behind the rewind technique?
A. Clients utilize this as an exposure based therapy, but are not required to either
verbalize or write the traumatic experience, but rather re-experience it in their mind
B. Clients discuss what they feel their lives would be like if they could "rewind" time
and make different life altering decisions
C. Clients utilize this type of cognitive behavioral therapy to help institute positive
changes in their lives
D. Clients utilize this as an exposure based therapy, and discuss the traumatic
experience to their therapist and how they believe it has impacted their life
Correct Answer
A. Clients utilize this as an exposure based therapy, but are not required to either
verbalize or write the traumatic experience, but rather re-experience it in their mind
Question 2
What process of Motivational Interviewing includes the provider eliciting the patient's
personal reasons for change.? When done successfully, the patient with be voicing the
arguments for change.
A. Engaging
B. Focusing
C. Evoking
D. Planning
Correct Answer
C. Evoking
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,Question 3
In hypnotherapy, in which stage are suggestions made to help change behavior?
A. Deepening
B. Induction
C. Utilization
D. Termination
Correct Answer
C. Utilization
Question 4
A mother accompanies her 18-year-old daughter for a psychiatric evaluation, stating
that her daughter just "isn't herself." The patient is spending a great deal more time
alone in her bedroom, she doesn't seem to be caring for her hygiene which is
unusual-- often appearing unkempt, disheveled and in need of a shower. Additionally,
the patient has frequently been missing work, complaints of feeling constantly tired,
fatigued, and unmotivated. Which of the following diagnoses best fits this patient's
presentation?
A. Histrionic personality disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Bipolar disorder, mania
D. Major depressive disorder
Correct Answer
D. Major depressive disorder
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,Question 5
Which one is an example of aversion therapy :
A. a person trying to quit smoking might pinch his or her skin every time he or she
craves a cigarette
B. someone with a fear of snakes might be instructed to handle a snake
C. Gentle yoga movements and sitting, walking, or mountain meditations
D. Placing a client into a relaxed state to uncover painful memories that are affecting
them in the present
Correct Answer
A. a person trying to quit smoking might pinch his or her skin every time he or she
craves a cigarette
Question 6
The first line treatment recommended in acute stress disorder is:
A. Cognitive behavioral therapy
B. Lithium
C. Zoloft
D. Cymbalta
Correct Answer
A. Cognitive behavioral therapy
Question 7
Which of the following SSRI's is FDA approved for the treatment of Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) ?
A. Citalopram
B. Venlafaxine
C. Escitalopram
D. Fluoxetine
Correct Answer
D. Fluoxetine
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, Question 8
The general steps to treatment of alcohol use disorders are:
A. Intervention, detoxification, rehabilitation
B. Motivational interviewing, AA meetings, rehabilitation
C. Detoxification, rehabilitation, obtaining an AA sponsor
D. Intervention, Naltrexone, rehabilitation
Correct Answer
A. Intervention, detoxification, rehabilitation
Question 9
In order to meet criteria for major depressive disorder, symptoms must be
consistently present for at least:
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. 2 weeks
D. 6 weeks
Correct Answer
C. 2 weeks
Question 10
A 13-year-old boy beginning puberty begins to become fearful of negative outcomes
or embarrassment with his peers and chooses not to fully engage. His parents notice
that for nearly one year, he has difficulty talking to peers or authority figures, difficulty
making friends and has a general fear of being judged by others. What do you think
the diagnosis is?
A. Borderline Personality Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
C. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
D. Seasonal Affective Disorder
Correct Answer
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
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