Deck 37: Mental Health Problems

Question 1

Which is a cause of mental health disorders?

A) Infection
B) Immunizations
C) Genetics
D) Schizophrenia and anxiety

Answer 1

Genetics

Question 2

Which statement about anxiety is correct?

A) Anxiety levels are higher in persons with mental health disorders.
B) Anxiety level depends on the age of the person.
C) A specific stressor always produces the same anxiety level.
D) Medications are always needed to relieve anxiety.

Answer 2

Anxiety levels are higher in persons with mental health disorders.

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of anxiety include which of the following?

A) Pain with urination
B) Drowsiness
C) Low pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
D) Dry mouth, sweating, and poor attention span

Answer 3

Dry mouth, sweating, and poor attention span

Question 4

Schizophrenia usually involves which of the following?

A) Anxiety
B) Depression
C) Delusions of grandeur and delusions of persecution
D) Obsessive-compulsive behaviors and severe mood swings

Question 5

Which of the following are common in persons with schizophrenia?

A) Excellent, clear communication
B) Engagement with people and society
C) Sitting for hours without moving, speaking, or responding
D) Lack of loyalty or morals

Question 6

Which of the following may occur in the manic phase of bipolar disorder?

A) Rapid speech
B) Decreased sex drive
C) Increased sleep
D) Feelings of worthlessness and helplessness

Question 7

Which statement about depression is correct?

A) Depression is uncommon in older persons.
B) Depression in older persons is often overlooked.
C) Younger persons with depression are often thought to have a cognitive disorder.
D) Depression in younger persons is often untreated.

Question 8

Which statement about substance abuse is correct?

A) It is always genetic.
B) Dependency always results in physical symptoms.
C) It affects school and work performance, relationships, health, appearance, and behavior.
D) Only illegal drugs and alcohol are abused.

Question 9

Which statement about alcoholism is correct?

A) Alcoholism is an acute disease.
B) Lifestyle and genetics are risk factors.
C) It can be cured.
D) There is no treatment.