Question 1

Which would be considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blunted affect 
B)  Auditory hallucinations 
C)  Poverty of speech 
D)  Lack of social interaction 
A)  Blunted affect 
B)  Auditory hallucinations 
C)  Poverty of speech 
D)  Lack of social interaction B

Question 2

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Condition is characterized by a deficit in spontaneous or goal-directed activities.

Accepted Answer

A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition 
A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition F

Question 3

What are the most common side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Dry mouth 
C)  Sleep disturbances 
D)  Agitation 
E)  Nausea 
A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Dry mouth 
C)  Sleep disturbances 
D)  Agitation 
E)  Nausea C,E

Question 4

Hallucinations,delusions,and thought disorders occur with alterations to which part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal lobe 
B)  Parietal lobe 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Cerebral cortex 
A)  Temporal lobe 
B)  Parietal lobe 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Cerebral cortex

Question 5

The onset of schizophrenia can be triggered by which prenatal occurrence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viral infection 
B)  Maternal depression 
C)  Maternal smoking 
D)  Exposure to toxic waste 
A)  Viral infection 
B)  Maternal depression 
C)  Maternal smoking 
D)  Exposure to toxic waste

Question 6

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Condition is characterized by an inability to have emotional experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition 
A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition

Question 7

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Persistent beliefs are contrary to the educational and cultural background of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition 
A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition

Question 8

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Fluent speech is difficult to comprehend.

Accepted Answer

A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition 
A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition

Question 9

The link between major depression and cortisol secretion is that individuals with depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  Show suppression of plasma cortisol when given dexamethasone. 
B)  Have a decreased plasma cortisol level, despite the administration of exogenous corticosteroids. 
C)  Show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression. 
D)  Have normal plasma cortisol levels throughout the day when they take antidepressant medication as prescribed. 
A)  Show suppression of plasma cortisol when given dexamethasone. 
B)  Have a decreased plasma cortisol level, despite the administration of exogenous corticosteroids. 
C)  Show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression. 
D)  Have normal plasma cortisol levels throughout the day when they take antidepressant medication as prescribed.

Question 10

Alterations in which part of the brain are linked to hallucinations,delusions,and thought disorders associated with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal lobe 
B)  Limbic system 
C)  Temporal lobe 
D)  Hypothalamus 
A)  Parietal lobe 
B)  Limbic system 
C)  Temporal lobe 
D)  Hypothalamus

Question 11

Which electrolyte imbalance contributes to lithium toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypernatremia 
B)  Hyponatremia 
C)  Hyperkalemia 
D)  Hypokalemia 
A)  Hypernatremia 
B)  Hyponatremia 
C)  Hyperkalemia 
D)  Hypokalemia

Question 12

Individuals who eat aged cheese and avocado when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)may experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney damage 
B)  Hypertensive crisis 
C)  Orthostatic hypotension 
D)  Weight gain 
A)  Kidney damage 
B)  Hypertensive crisis 
C)  Orthostatic hypotension 
D)  Weight gain

Question 13

A decrease in receptor binding for which neurotransmitter is found in individuals with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norepinephrine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Acetylcholine 
A)  Norepinephrine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Acetylcholine

Question 14

Which neurotransmitter is inhibited in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Norepinephrine 
E)  Epinephrine 
A)  Acetylcholine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Norepinephrine 
E)  Epinephrine

Question 15

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)is used to treat depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  In pregnant women 
B)  By enhancing the effect of antidepressants 
C)  As a first-line treatment before medications 
D)  That is unipolar 
A)  In pregnant women 
B)  By enhancing the effect of antidepressants 
C)  As a first-line treatment before medications 
D)  That is unipolar

Question 16

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)system abnormalities exist in a large percentage of individuals with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Major depression 
C)  Mania 
D)  Panic disorder 
A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Major depression 
C)  Mania 
D)  Panic disorder

Question 17

Persistent symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Nightmares 
D)  Poor nutrition 
A)  Depression 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Nightmares 
D)  Poor nutrition

Question 18

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Perceptions are experienced without external stimulation of the sense organs.

Accepted Answer

A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition 
A) Delusions 
B) Formal thought disorder 
C) Anhedonia 
D) Hallucinations 
E) Alogia
F)Avolition

Question 19

When treating individuals with depression,the result produced by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)is believed to be an alteration in:

Accepted Answer

A)  The monoamine systems 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  The limbic system 
A)  The monoamine systems 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  The limbic system

Question 20

Which neurotransmitter is inhibited in panic disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norepinephrine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A)  
A)  Norepinephrine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A)

Exam 19: Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Which would be considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Condition is characterized by a deficit in spontaneous or goal-directed activities.

What are the most common side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? (Select all that apply.)

Hallucinations,delusions,and thought disorders occur with alterations to which part of the brain?

The onset of schizophrenia can be triggered by which prenatal occurrence?

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Condition is characterized by an inability to have emotional experiences.

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Persistent beliefs are contrary to the educational and cultural background of the individual.

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Fluent speech is difficult to comprehend.

The link between major depression and cortisol secretion is that individuals with depression:

Alterations in which part of the brain are linked to hallucinations,delusions,and thought disorders associated with schizophrenia?

Which electrolyte imbalance contributes to lithium toxicity?

Individuals who eat aged cheese and avocado when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)may experience:

A decrease in receptor binding for which neurotransmitter is found in individuals with depression?

Which neurotransmitter is inhibited in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? (Select all that apply.)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)is used to treat depression:

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)system abnormalities exist in a large percentage of individuals with:

Persistent symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)include:

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Perceptions are experienced without external stimulation of the sense organs.

When treating individuals with depression,the result produced by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)is believed to be an alteration in:

Which neurotransmitter is inhibited in panic disorders?

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Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

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Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

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Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

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Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

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Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

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Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

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Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

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Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

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