MN 566 Final Exam - Questions and Answers Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep occurs how frequently during non-REM sleep? a. Every 30 to 40 minutes b. Every
... [Show More] 60 to 80 minutes c. Every 90 to 100 minutes d. Every 180 to 200 minutes Which is the most prevalent psychiatric condition in the United States? a. Depression b. Anxiety c. Substance-related addictions d. Gambling addiction The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety? a. Acetylcholine b. Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) c. Dopamine d. Serotonin It is important for the clinician to discuss the long-term effects of sexual assault with survivors. Which of the following is the most common long-term effect of sexual assault? a. Depression b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder c. Substance abuse d. PTSD Which of the following neuroendocrine abnormalities is implicated in depression? a. Decrease in adrenal size b. Hypersecretion of cortisol c. An exaggerated response of thyrotropin (TRH) to infusion of thyroid-releasing hormone d. Increased inhibitory response of glucocorticoids to dexamethasone What prenatal factor could increase risk for ADHD? a. Exposure to lead b. Zinc Deficiency c. Maternal allergies d. Central nervous system (CNS) infections What is the median reduction in life expectancy among those with mental illness? a. 15.4 years b. 10.1 years c. 5.7 years d. 9.2 years Bipolar disorder requires differential diagnosis from all of the following except: a. Substance abuse and medication effects b. Medical and neurological disorders c. Cluster B personality disorders and depression d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder What is the likely result of the over-prescription, over-supply, and over-production of opioids? a. Opioid use b. Opioid abuse c. Opioid dependence d. Opioid resistance Instead of reporting symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) to the primary-care provider, patients often request which of the following? a. Referrals to plastic surgeons, orthodontists, or dermatologists b. Antidepressant medications c. Nutritional counseling services d. Unnecessary laboratory tests A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following should be included in the examination? a. Lumbar puncture b. Family history of cardiac problems c. Contrast venography d. Pelvic exam Which of these is one of the most common dietary triggers of IBS? [Show Less]