NUR 384 EXAM 2 2025 WITH ACTUAL
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A nurse is discussing the role of neurotransmitters in schizophrenia. Which neurotransmitter is most
commonly associated with the symptoms of schizophrenia?
A. Serotonin
B. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
D. GABA
B. Dopamine.
Which environmental factor is considered a potential risk factor for developing schizophrenia?
A. Living in a supportive family
B. Experiencing childhood trauma or abuse
C. High academic achievement
D. Consistent social interactions
B. Experiencing childhood trauma or abuse.
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the neurological aspects of schizophrenia. Which
of the following brain structure abnormalities is often observed in individuals with schizophrenia?
A. Enlarged ventricles
B. Increased hippocampal size
C. Thicker corpus callosum
D. Normal brain volume
A. Enlarged ventricles.
A nurse is discussing prenatal factors that may contribute to the development of schizophrenia. Which
of the following prenatal conditions is associated with an increased risk of developing the disorder?
A. Maternal age over 35
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,B. Maternal diabetes
C. Maternal viral infections during pregnancy
D. Maternal high blood pressure
C. Maternal viral infections during pregnancy.
Which psychosocial factor is often linked to an increased risk of developing schizophrenia?
A. Stable family environment
B. Low socioeconomic status
C. Strong peer support
D. High self-esteem
B. Low socioeconomic status.
A nurse is assessing a patient with schizophrenia and notes a history of substance abuse. Which
substance has been associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia?
A. Caffeine
B. Alcohol
C. Cannabis
D. Nicotine
C. Cannabis
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who reports hearing voices commanding
them to harm themselves. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Administer the prescribed antipsychotic medication.
B. Assess the patient's mental status and risk of self-harm.
C. Provide a quiet environment to reduce stimulation.
D. Encourage the patient to discuss their hallucinations.
B. Assess the patient's mental status and risk of self-harm.
A patient with schizophrenia is exhibiting disorganized behavior, including difficulty following commands
and an inability to maintain personal hygiene. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Refer the patient for occupational therapy.
B. Provide structured routines and clear, simple instructions.
C. Allow the patient to express their feelings freely.
D. Instruct the patient to follow a daily schedule independently.
B. Provide structured routines and clear, simple instructions.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is exhibiting paranoid delusions and is reluctant to interact with staff.
What is the best initial intervention?
A. Confront the patient about their delusions.
B. Establish a trusting relationship through consistent care.
C. Encourage group activities to reduce isolation.
D. Discuss the patient's concerns with their family.
B. Establish a trusting relationship through consistent care.
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,A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed an atypical antipsychotic. What is a priority teaching point for
the nurse to address with the patient?
A. "You can stop taking the medication when you feel better."
B. "This medication may cause weight gain and metabolic changes."
C. "You should avoid all physical activity while on this medication."
D. "This medication will cure your schizophrenia."
B. "This medication may cause weight gain and metabolic changes."
A patient with schizophrenia is exhibiting social withdrawal and reluctance to participate in group
activities. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Encourage the patient to engage in group therapy.
B. Respect the patient's need for solitude and avoid pressure.
C. Provide frequent reminders about the importance of socialization.
D. Confront the patient about their lack of participation.
B. Respect the patient's need for solitude and avoid pressure.
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has expressed feelings of being
persecuted. What is the priority nursing intervention to ensure safety?
A. Encourage the patient to talk about their feelings.
B. Implement safety precautions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
C. Reassure the patient that their feelings are unfounded.
D. Limit the patient's access to sharp objects.
B. Implement safety precautions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
A patient on clozapine reports experiencing excessive drooling and a sore throat. What should the
nurse's priority action be?
A. Advise the patient to increase fluid intake.
B. Withhold the medication and notify the physician.
C. Encourage the patient to chew gum to manage drooling.
D. Document the side effects in the patient's chart.
B. Withhold the medication and notify the physician.
A nurse is explaining the mechanism of action of first-generation antipsychotics to a patient with
schizophrenia. Which statement accurately describes how these medications work?
A. They primarily increase serotonin levels in the brain.
B. They block dopamine receptors in the brain.
C. They enhance norepinephrine activity.
D. They inhibit glutamate production.
B. They block dopamine receptors in the brain.
A patient newly prescribed haloperidol, a first-generation antipsychotic, asks about potential side
effects. Which of the following is a common side effect associated with FGAs?
A. Weight loss
B. Sedation
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, C. Increased libido
D. Hyperactivity
B. Sedation.
A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving a first-generation antipsychotic. Which of the following serious
side effects should the nurse be alert for?
A. Acute respiratory distress
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
C. Severe dehydration
D. Hypoglycemia
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
A patient receiving fluphenazine presents with a high fever, muscle rigidity, and altered mental status.
The nurse recognizes these symptoms as indicative of:
A. Tardive dyskinesia
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
C. Extrapyramidal symptoms
D. Acute dystonia
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing sedation from a first-generation antipsychotic. Which
intervention is appropriate for managing this common side effect?
A. Advise the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
B. Encourage the patient to increase caffeine intake.
C. Schedule the patient for morning doses.
D. Recommend engaging in strenuous activities.
A. Advise the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
When caring for a patient with suspected neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which nursing action
is a priority?
A. Administer a dose of the prescribed antipsychotic.
B. Monitor vital signs and initiate cooling measures.
C. Encourage fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
D. Assess for signs of tardive dyskinesia.
B. Monitor vital signs and initiate cooling measures.
A patient on a first-generation antipsychotic reports experiencing muscle stiffness and tremors. Which
nursing intervention is most appropriate for managing these extrapyramidal symptoms?
A. Increase the dosage of the antipsychotic medication.
B. Administer an anticholinergic medication as prescribed.
C. Recommend a physical therapy consultation.
D. Discontinue the medication immediately.
B. Administer an anticholinergic medication as prescribed.
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CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY
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A nurse is discussing the role of neurotransmitters in schizophrenia. Which neurotransmitter is most
commonly associated with the symptoms of schizophrenia?
A. Serotonin
B. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
D. GABA
B. Dopamine.
Which environmental factor is considered a potential risk factor for developing schizophrenia?
A. Living in a supportive family
B. Experiencing childhood trauma or abuse
C. High academic achievement
D. Consistent social interactions
B. Experiencing childhood trauma or abuse.
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the neurological aspects of schizophrenia. Which
of the following brain structure abnormalities is often observed in individuals with schizophrenia?
A. Enlarged ventricles
B. Increased hippocampal size
C. Thicker corpus callosum
D. Normal brain volume
A. Enlarged ventricles.
A nurse is discussing prenatal factors that may contribute to the development of schizophrenia. Which
of the following prenatal conditions is associated with an increased risk of developing the disorder?
A. Maternal age over 35
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,B. Maternal diabetes
C. Maternal viral infections during pregnancy
D. Maternal high blood pressure
C. Maternal viral infections during pregnancy.
Which psychosocial factor is often linked to an increased risk of developing schizophrenia?
A. Stable family environment
B. Low socioeconomic status
C. Strong peer support
D. High self-esteem
B. Low socioeconomic status.
A nurse is assessing a patient with schizophrenia and notes a history of substance abuse. Which
substance has been associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia?
A. Caffeine
B. Alcohol
C. Cannabis
D. Nicotine
C. Cannabis
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who reports hearing voices commanding
them to harm themselves. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Administer the prescribed antipsychotic medication.
B. Assess the patient's mental status and risk of self-harm.
C. Provide a quiet environment to reduce stimulation.
D. Encourage the patient to discuss their hallucinations.
B. Assess the patient's mental status and risk of self-harm.
A patient with schizophrenia is exhibiting disorganized behavior, including difficulty following commands
and an inability to maintain personal hygiene. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Refer the patient for occupational therapy.
B. Provide structured routines and clear, simple instructions.
C. Allow the patient to express their feelings freely.
D. Instruct the patient to follow a daily schedule independently.
B. Provide structured routines and clear, simple instructions.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is exhibiting paranoid delusions and is reluctant to interact with staff.
What is the best initial intervention?
A. Confront the patient about their delusions.
B. Establish a trusting relationship through consistent care.
C. Encourage group activities to reduce isolation.
D. Discuss the patient's concerns with their family.
B. Establish a trusting relationship through consistent care.
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,A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed an atypical antipsychotic. What is a priority teaching point for
the nurse to address with the patient?
A. "You can stop taking the medication when you feel better."
B. "This medication may cause weight gain and metabolic changes."
C. "You should avoid all physical activity while on this medication."
D. "This medication will cure your schizophrenia."
B. "This medication may cause weight gain and metabolic changes."
A patient with schizophrenia is exhibiting social withdrawal and reluctance to participate in group
activities. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Encourage the patient to engage in group therapy.
B. Respect the patient's need for solitude and avoid pressure.
C. Provide frequent reminders about the importance of socialization.
D. Confront the patient about their lack of participation.
B. Respect the patient's need for solitude and avoid pressure.
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has expressed feelings of being
persecuted. What is the priority nursing intervention to ensure safety?
A. Encourage the patient to talk about their feelings.
B. Implement safety precautions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
C. Reassure the patient that their feelings are unfounded.
D. Limit the patient's access to sharp objects.
B. Implement safety precautions to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
A patient on clozapine reports experiencing excessive drooling and a sore throat. What should the
nurse's priority action be?
A. Advise the patient to increase fluid intake.
B. Withhold the medication and notify the physician.
C. Encourage the patient to chew gum to manage drooling.
D. Document the side effects in the patient's chart.
B. Withhold the medication and notify the physician.
A nurse is explaining the mechanism of action of first-generation antipsychotics to a patient with
schizophrenia. Which statement accurately describes how these medications work?
A. They primarily increase serotonin levels in the brain.
B. They block dopamine receptors in the brain.
C. They enhance norepinephrine activity.
D. They inhibit glutamate production.
B. They block dopamine receptors in the brain.
A patient newly prescribed haloperidol, a first-generation antipsychotic, asks about potential side
effects. Which of the following is a common side effect associated with FGAs?
A. Weight loss
B. Sedation
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, C. Increased libido
D. Hyperactivity
B. Sedation.
A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving a first-generation antipsychotic. Which of the following serious
side effects should the nurse be alert for?
A. Acute respiratory distress
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
C. Severe dehydration
D. Hypoglycemia
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
A patient receiving fluphenazine presents with a high fever, muscle rigidity, and altered mental status.
The nurse recognizes these symptoms as indicative of:
A. Tardive dyskinesia
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
C. Extrapyramidal symptoms
D. Acute dystonia
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing sedation from a first-generation antipsychotic. Which
intervention is appropriate for managing this common side effect?
A. Advise the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
B. Encourage the patient to increase caffeine intake.
C. Schedule the patient for morning doses.
D. Recommend engaging in strenuous activities.
A. Advise the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
When caring for a patient with suspected neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which nursing action
is a priority?
A. Administer a dose of the prescribed antipsychotic.
B. Monitor vital signs and initiate cooling measures.
C. Encourage fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
D. Assess for signs of tardive dyskinesia.
B. Monitor vital signs and initiate cooling measures.
A patient on a first-generation antipsychotic reports experiencing muscle stiffness and tremors. Which
nursing intervention is most appropriate for managing these extrapyramidal symptoms?
A. Increase the dosage of the antipsychotic medication.
B. Administer an anticholinergic medication as prescribed.
C. Recommend a physical therapy consultation.
D. Discontinue the medication immediately.
B. Administer an anticholinergic medication as prescribed.
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