Primary Care, Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing 4th Edition by Dunphy
Primary Care, Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing 4th Edition by Dunphy
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Chapter 18. Psychosocial Problems
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety?
| a. | Acetylcholine |
| b. | Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) |
| c. | Dopamine |
| d. | Serotonin |
____ 2. The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least:
| a. | 1 month |
| b. | 3 months |
| c. | 6 months |
| d. | 12 months |
____ 3. A patient presents to the clinician after experiencing four episodes in the last month of sweating, palpitations, chest pain, nausea, and shaking. Each episode lasted about 10 minutes. The patient is now becoming very fearful of future events and has been reluctant to leave the house. The clinician suspects panic disorder but wants to rule out any possible medical causes. Which of the following medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of a panic attack?
| a. | Pheochromocytoma |
| b. | Hyperthyroidism |
| c. | Cardiac arrhythmias |
| d. | All of the above |
____ 4. Which of the following is considered first-line treatment for panic disorders?
| a. | Benzodiazepines |
| b. | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
| c. | Tricyclic antidepressants |
| d. | Cognitive behavioral therapy |
____ 5. Which of the following symptoms is not part of the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
| a. | Hypersomnolence |
| b. | Blunted feelings |
| c. | Loss of interest in significant activities |
| d. | Intrusive recurrent recollections of the event |
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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