NRNP 6670/PRAC 6670 Week 6 Mid-term Exam latest UPDATE (100% Correct EXAM QTR) COMPLETE WITH ANSWERS A
From a biological perspective, all of the
... [Show More] following neurotransmitters are implicit in the anxiety response except:
o Gamma-aminobutyric acid
o Norepinephrine
o Serotonin
o Dopamine
Mr. Kendall is a 47-year old male who is presented to care by his younger sister, Megan. Mr. Kendall has spent his entire adult life living in an apartment that was attached to his parents’ home. His mother died a few weeks ago, and the property is listed for sale. Mr. Kendall will have to move, and while discussing this with him, Megan became very concerned. He has apparently been considered odd all his life, has never married or even dated as far as Megan knows, but she had no idea how odd he was. When his mother died, he seemed disconnected from reality and had episodes of talking to people who weren’t present. Megan says that sometimes she does not even understand what he is talking about. He seems to think he has psychic powers, and that he does not need to move because he knows the house will not be sold. When considering a diagnosis of schizotypal disorder, the PMHNP expects which of the following to be present in the history?
o A history of schizophrenia of a first-degree relative
o Sustained psychosis predating his mother’s death
o Comorbid Asperger’s syndrome
o Apparent frank thought disorder
Becci is a 31-year-old female who presents to the PMHNP for evaluation after being referred by her friend who is a patient of the practice. She describes a relatively acute, recent onset of panic attacks. Becci says that ―out of the blue‖ her heart starts to race, her mouth gets dry, she gets shaky, and feels like she cannot get her breath. She is afraid because her friend has panic disorder and Becci knows that before her friend got treatment, she basically would not leave the house in case an attack happened. The PMHNP recognizes that the immediate priority in assessment for Becci is:
o A thorough physical examination
o A family history of mental [Show Less]