NSG221/ NSG 221 Exam 4: (New 2024/ 2025
Update) Mental Health Review| Questions
and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A
Grade– Herzing
QUESTION
genetic temperament traits
Answer:
- harm avoidance (fear of uncertainty, shyness)
- novelty seeking (quick-tempered, impulsive)
- reward dependence (sensitive, sociable)
- persistence (hardworking, ambitious)
QUESTION
psychodynamic character traits
Answer:
- self-directedness (responsible, goal-orient- ed)
- cooperativeness (integral part of society, empathetic)
- self-transcendence (integral part of the universe, humble)
QUESTION
Psychopharmacology based on personality disorder symptoms
Answer:
- cogni- tive-perceptual: antipsychotics
- cognitive-anxiety: SSRIs, MAOIs
- emotional instability: Lithium, Tegretol, Depakote, Haldol
- emotional detachment: SSRIs, atypical antipsychotics (Risperdal, Seroquel)
- atypical depression: SSRIs, MAOIs, antipsychotics
- aggression: Lithium, benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers
, QUESTION
Psychotherapy for personality disorders
Answer:
- cognitive-behavior therapy
- dialectical behavior therapy (Borderline)
QUESTION
childhood protective factors that decrease the likelihood of developing antisocial behavior as an
adult
Answer:
- school commitment, importance of school
- positive peer relationships
- parent/peer disapproval of antisocial behavior
- functional family relationship
- effective parenting skills
QUESTION
schizophrenia
Answer:
- disease process with bizarre thoughts, perceptions, emotions, movements, behavior
- worse outcomes with gradual onset and at a younger age
QUESTION
schizophreniform disorder
Answer:
reactive non-bizarre psychosis less than 6 months
QUESTION