Question 1

Tachycardia is a common finding in individuals with

Accepted Answer

A)  panic attacks. 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  bipolar disorder. 
A)  panic attacks. 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  bipolar disorder. A

Question 2

Which statements are true about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTSD occurs up to 1 month after an event. 
B)  PTSD is an acute condition. 
C)  Remission may take as long as 3 to 4 years. 
D)  Women appear to take longer to recover from PTSD than men. 
E)  Acute stress disorder and PTSD are precipitated by a traumatic event. 
A)  PTSD occurs up to 1 month after an event. 
B)  PTSD is an acute condition. 
C)  Remission may take as long as 3 to 4 years. 
D)  Women appear to take longer to recover from PTSD than men. 
E)  Acute stress disorder and PTSD are precipitated by a traumatic event. D, E

Question 3

Early treatment of panic anxiety disorder focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of sedative agents. 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
C)  dopamine antagonistic medications. 
D)  the use of respiratory stimulants. 
A)  the use of sedative agents. 
B)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
C)  dopamine antagonistic medications. 
D)  the use of respiratory stimulants. B

Question 4

The first-line treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)is

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenergic blockers. 
B)  benzodiazepines 
C)  tricyclic antidepressants. 
D)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. 
A)  adrenergic blockers. 
B)  benzodiazepines 
C)  tricyclic antidepressants. 
D)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Question 5

An anxiety disorder that is precipitated by a traumatic event is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  phobia. 
A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  phobia.

Question 6

Repetitive or ritualistic acts that a person performs with urgency are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessions. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  hallucinations. 
D)  compulsions. 
A)  obsessions. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  hallucinations. 
D)  compulsions.

Question 7

It is true that panic disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  are diagnosed more often in women. 
B)  are diagnosed more often in men. 
C)  generally occur after age 45. 
D)  are common in the elderly. 
A)  are diagnosed more often in women. 
B)  are diagnosed more often in men. 
C)  generally occur after age 45. 
D)  are common in the elderly.

Question 8

The fearful expectation of panic anxiety is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a nervous breakdown. 
B)  anticipatory anxiety. 
C)  a phobia. 
D)  avoidance anxiety 
A)  a nervous breakdown. 
B)  anticipatory anxiety. 
C)  a phobia. 
D)  avoidance anxiety

Question 9

In individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, ____ are most bothered by both obsessions and compulsions.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  28% 
C)  50% 
D)  90% 
A)  20% 
B)  28% 
C)  50% 
D)  90%

Question 10

PET scans performed on the brains of individuals diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)has shown

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases in glucose metabolism. 
B)  increases in glucose metabolism. 
C)  increases in serotonin activity. 
D)  decreases in serotonin activity. 
A)  decreases in glucose metabolism. 
B)  increases in glucose metabolism. 
C)  increases in serotonin activity. 
D)  decreases in serotonin activity.

Question 11

A person who frequently spends hours each day attending to hand hygiene is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  hoarder. 
B)  washer. 
C)  checker. 
D)  counter. 
A)  hoarder. 
B)  washer. 
C)  checker. 
D)  counter.

Question 12

Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  are not aware that obsessive thoughts are from their own brains. 
B)  may become highly anxious if prevented from performing rituals. 
C)  have disordered thinking and poor reality orientation. 
D)  have a severe, unmanageable psychotic illness. 
A)  are not aware that obsessive thoughts are from their own brains. 
B)  may become highly anxious if prevented from performing rituals. 
C)  have disordered thinking and poor reality orientation. 
D)  have a severe, unmanageable psychotic illness.

Question 13

Which disorders are classified as anxiety-related?

Accepted Answer

A)  Panic 
B)  Generalized anxiety 
C)  Obsessive-compulsive 
D)  Borderline personality 
E)  Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder 
A)  Panic 
B)  Generalized anxiety 
C)  Obsessive-compulsive 
D)  Borderline personality 
E)  Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 14

As many as ____ of children in the United States aged 3 to 17 years are affected by some type of neurodevelopmental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  12% 
C)  25% 
D)  30% 
A)  5% 
B)  12% 
C)  25% 
D)  30%

Question 15

A patient who experiences sudden-onset, acute fearfulness for no apparent reason has a disorder called

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  phobia. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  post traumatic stress disorder. 
A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  phobia. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  post traumatic stress disorder.

Question 16

The most common childhood psychiatric disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  autism spectrum disorder. 
D)  psychosis. 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  autism spectrum disorder. 
D)  psychosis.

Question 17

Children with social or communication deficits, fixated interests and repetitive behaviors are likely exhibiting symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D)  
B)  a learning disorder. 
C)  inattention. 
D)  autism spectrum disorder. 
A)  attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D)  
B)  a learning disorder. 
C)  inattention. 
D)  autism spectrum disorder.

Question 18

Persistent, intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts that an individual recognizes as a product of his or her own mind are called

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsions. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  obsessions. 
D)  hallucinations. 
A)  compulsions. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  obsessions. 
D)  hallucinations.

Question 19

Studies on brain neuroanatomy and neurocircuitry suggest that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)patients show ________________ left hippocampus volumes compared with control subjects.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased right and 
B)  increased right and 
C)  decreased right and increased 
D)  increased right and decreased 
A)  decreased right and 
B)  increased right and 
C)  decreased right and increased 
D)  increased right and decreased

Exam 49: Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Tachycardia is a common finding in individuals with

Which statements are true about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Early treatment of panic anxiety disorder focuses on

The first-line treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)is

An anxiety disorder that is precipitated by a traumatic event is known as

Repetitive or ritualistic acts that a person performs with urgency are referred to as

It is true that panic disorders

The fearful expectation of panic anxiety is known as

In individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, ____ are most bothered by both obsessions and compulsions.

PET scans performed on the brains of individuals diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)has shown

A person who frequently spends hours each day attending to hand hygiene is referred to as a

Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder

Which disorders are classified as anxiety-related?

As many as ____ of children in the United States aged 3 to 17 years are affected by some type of neurodevelopmental disorder.

A patient who experiences sudden-onset, acute fearfulness for no apparent reason has a disorder called

The most common childhood psychiatric disorder is

Children with social or communication deficits, fixated interests and repetitive behaviors are likely exhibiting symptoms of

Persistent, intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts that an individual recognizes as a product of his or her own mind are called

Studies on brain neuroanatomy and neurocircuitry suggest that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)patients show ________________ left hippocampus volumes compared with control subjects.

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

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