Which statement about an individual with a personality disorder is true? A. Psychotic behavior is common during acute episodes. B. Prognosis for recovery is good with therapeutic intervention. C. The individual typically remains in the mainstream of society, although he has problems in social and occupational roles. D. The individual usually… Read More »
Jeremy is brought to the emergency room by friends who state that he took something an hour ago. He is actively hallucinating, agitated, with irritated nasal septum. A. Heroin B. Cocaine C. LSD D. Marijuana Correct Answer: B. Cocaine The manifestations indicate intoxication with cocaine, a CNS… Read More »
Which of the following interventions is important for a Cely experiencing a paranoid personality disorder taking olanzapine (Zyprexa)? A. Explain effects of serotonin syndrome. B. Teach the client to watch for extrapyramidal adverse reactions. C. Explain that the drug is less effective if the client smokes. D. Discuss the need to… Read More »
Nurse John is talking with a client who has been diagnosed with an antisocial personality about how to socialize during activities without being seductive. Nurse John would focus the discussion on which of the following areas? A. Discussing his relationship with his mother. B. Asking him to explain reasons for his seductive behavior.… Read More »
Nurse Pauline is aware that Dementia unlike delirium is characterized by: A. Slurred speech B. Insidious onset C. Clouding of consciousness D. Sensory perceptual change Correct Answer: B. insidious onset Dementia has a gradual onset and progressive deterioration. It causes pronounced memory and cognitive disturbances. The pathophysiology… Read More »
Nurse Alexandra notices other clients on the unit avoiding a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. When discussing appropriate behavior in group therapy, which of the following comments is expected about this client by his peers? A. Lack of honesty B. Belief in superstition C. Show of temper tantrums D. Constant… Read More »
Tina with a histrionic personality disorder is melodramatic and responds to others and situations in an exaggerated manner. Nurse Trish would recommend which of the following activities for Tina? A. Baking class B. Role-playing C. Scrapbook making D. Music group Correct Answer: B. Role-playing The nurse would… Read More »
A male client admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment of substance abuse says to the nurse, “It felt so wonderful to get high.” Which of the following is the most appropriate response? A. “If you continue to talk like that, I’m going to stop speaking to you.” B. “You told me you got fired… Read More »
A nurse is evaluating therapy with the family of a client with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following would indicate that the therapy was successful? A. The parents reinforce increased decision making by the client. B. The parents clearly verbalize their expectations for the client. C. The client verbalizes that family meals… Read More »
A client tells the nurse that the television newscaster is sending a secret message to her. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing: A. A delusion B. Flight of ideas C. Ideas of reference D. Hallucination Correct Answer: C. Ideas of reference Ideas of reference refers to… Read More »