Pnr 413 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the stages of reactions to stress? - ANSWER alarm reaction stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage Anxiety and fear are considered to be two different things. - ANSWER true agoraphobia - ANSWER An abnormal fear of open or public places panic disorder - ANSWER an anxiety disorder that consists of sudden, overwhelming attacks of terror

PNR 413 - Mental Health Nursing TEST 2 Exam Questions With Verified And Updated Answers. When working with a client with a narcissistic personality disorder, the nurse would use which approach? a. Cheerful b. Friendly c. Matter-of-fact d. Supportive - answerC Which underlying emotion is commonly seen in an avoidant personality disorder? a. Depression b. Fear c. Guilt d. Insecurity - answerB Cognitive restructuring techniques include all of the following, except a. decatastrophizin...

T or F: It can take up to 4-6 weeks to attain optimal therapeutic benefit from some antidepressants. - correct answer T T or F: Serotonin, derived from tyramine, is the neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating mood. - correct answer F - derived from tryptophan T or F: Positive regard is the unconditional nonjudgmental attitude demonstrated by the nurse to the client. - correct answer T T or F: Therapeutic relationships are similar to social relationships in that they are primaril...

A negative symptom of schizophrenia that limits speech due to lack of spontaneity and flow of conversation - ANSWER ALOGIA A fixed false belief with no basis in reality. - ANSWER DELUSION Persistent and intrusive recurrent and unwanted thoughts or impulses that cause anxiety. - ANSWER OBSESSIONS

A negative symptom of schizophrenia that limits speech due to lack of spontaneity and flow of conversation - correct answer ALOGIA A fixed false belief with no basis in reality. - correct answer DELUSION Persistent and intrusive recurrent and unwanted thoughts or impulses that cause anxiety. - correct answer OBSESSIONS An excessive ingestion of water causing electrolyte imbalance. - correct answer POLYDIPSIA Feelings of inner restlessness accompanied by mental distress and an inabili...

Pharmacotherapy has been found to be the most effective treatment for bulimia nervosa. - ANS False Individuals with anorexia nervosa often have a history of being perfectionists with above-average intelligence, who are achievement oriented, dependable, eager to please, and seeking approval before their condition began. - ANS True Individuals with eating disorders are generally self-assured individuals who feel attractive and able to cope with life transitions - ANS ...

A negative symptom of schizophrenia that limits speech due to lack of spontaneity and flow of conversation - correct answer ALOGIA A fixed false belief with no basis in reality. - correct answer DELUSION Persistent and intrusive recurrent and unwanted thoughts or impulses that cause anxiety. - correct answer OBSESSIONS An excessive ingestion of water causing electrolyte imbalance. - correct answer POLYDIPSIA Feelings of inner restlessness accompanied by mental distress and an inabili...

T or F: It can take up to 4-6 weeks to attain optimal therapeutic benefit from some antidepressants. - correct answer T T or F: Serotonin, derived from tyramine, is the neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating mood. - correct answer F - derived from tryptophan T or F: Positive regard is the unconditional nonjudgmental attitude demonstrated by the nurse to the client. - correct answer T T or F: Therapeutic relationships are similar to social relationships in that they are primaril...