PSYC 290 Quiz 5
Multiple-Choice Questions
Note: This quiz covers material learned in Chapters 15 and 16. Select the best answer for each of the
following questions.
Question 1
Question text
3
Nancy has just begun taking antidepressant medication to treat her symptoms of depression. She took her
first dose about 12 hours ago, but so far her family sees no change in her condition. What advice should
they be given?
Select one:
a. She may have been misdiagnosed.
b. Patients usually don’t begin responding to antidepressant drugs for at least a week or two.
c. If she doesn’t show improvement in another 12 hours, a different kind of medication should be
tried.
d. Early changes due to antidepressant medication are usually not apparent to nonprofessionals, who
are unfamiliar with the signs of improvement.
Feedback
REF: p. 718
The correct answer is: Patients usually don’t begin responding to antidepressant drugs for at least a week
or two.
Question 2
Question text
3
You are watching a television documentary that shows a patient who is undergoing electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). If this documentary is depicting modern treatment (within the past decade or so), then
which of the following is MOST likely?
Select one:
a. The patient is being treated for severe schizophrenia that has not responded to medication.
, b. The documentary is inaccurate because electroconvulsive shock therapy hasn’t been used since the
1970s.
c. The documentary is an “undercover exposé,” and the doctor administrating the treatment is in
violation of current ethical guidelines.
d. The patient is being treated for severe depression that has not responded to medication.
Feedback
REF: p. 721
The correct answer is: The patient is being treated for severe depression that has not responded to
medication.
Question 3
Question text
3
Belle has a Master’s degree, and she provides counselling and support to patients who have recently
received treatment at a mental health facility. Belle would most likely describe herself as
Select one:
a. a psychiatrist.
b. a clinical social worker.
c. a psychiatric nurse.
d. a counselling psychologist.
Feedback
REF: p. 699
The correct answer is: a clinical social worker.
Question 4
Question text
3
Jennifer’s doctor has recently prescribed a drug that alters the activity in dopamine synapses. What is
Jennifer MOST likely being treated for?
Select one:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EXAMGUIDE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
