Why is ruling out a medical etiology of symptoms important when developing a psychiatric differential diagnosis?
NUR 547 Psychtriacmental Health Proctored Exam ( Chamberlain University)
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NUR 547 Psychtriacmental Health Proctored Exam ( Chamberlain University) is a nursing-school practice exam with 74 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Which medication is appropriate to prescribe for a 68-year-old client with schizophrenia?
A client presents to the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. His current medication list includes modafinil. What is the most likely diagnosis for this client?
A client presents with symptoms of female sexual interest/arousal disorder. What information collected in the interview may indicate a potential cause?
Which symptom is most likely to be present in a client who has catatonia?
Which of the following are positive symptoms of psychotic disorders?
A client was switched from lurasidone to clozapine 2 months ago. His most recent absolute neutrophil count was 1654/mcL. How often should the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner order complet
As many as two thirds of patients with what disorder also meet the diagnostic criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A 40-year-old client presents after starting a new job. One of the main functions of his role is to present new products to large groups of clients. The client expresses that he feels "terrified" of p
Why is ruling out a medical etiology of symptoms important when developing a psychiatric differential diagnosis?
Which medication is appropriate to prescribe for a 68-year-old client with schizophrenia?
Which symptom would most likely be seen during the prodromal phase of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitters, neuropeptides and receptor systems are implicated in schizophrenia?
The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is interviewing a 21-year-old client with reports of anxiety symptoms. How long must symptoms be present for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorde
Which client statement is an example of the most common form of hallucination seen in schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders?
A client presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, anhedonia, and hypersomnolence. Which action is the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner's priority?
Which client will require a thorough physical examination during the initial diagnostic assessment?
A 78-year-old widow who lost her spouse 3 years ago presents to the outpatient clinic with complaints of increased anxiety and difficulty sleeping. In addition she complains of headaches, queasy stoma
Which disorder occurs in 10-20% of all men and comprises more than 50% of all men treated for sexual disorders?
All the clients below have a family history of schizophrenia. Which client would be most likely to experience symptoms?
Which health indicators are important to monitor for clients who are prescribed second-generation antipsychotic medications?
Which disorder commonly occurs secondary to agoraphobia?
A 42-year-old client presents to the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with complaints of difficulty maintaining an erection during penetrative intercourse, even when aroused. He has no pas
Which of the following are considered essential features of sexual dysfunction?
A 21-year old presents with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which factor is the best predictor for positive prognosis?