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South University, Savannah ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Section 13. Psychosocial Problems

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Section 13. Psychosocial Problems MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety? A. Acetylcholine B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) C. Dopamine D. Serotonin ANS: B PTS: 1 2. The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least: A. 1 month B. 3 months C. 6 months D. 12 months ANS: C PTS: 1 3. A patient presents to the clinician after experiencing four episodes in the last month of sweating, palpitations, chest pain, nausea, and shaking. Each episode lasted about 10 minutes. The patient is now becoming very fearful of future events and has been reluctant to leave the house. The clinician suspects panic disorder but wants to rule out any possible medical causes. Which of the following medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of a panic attack? A. Pheochromocytoma B. Hyperthyroidism C. Cardiac arrhythmias D. All of the above ANS: D PTS: 1 4. Which of the following is considered first-line treatment for panic disorders? A. Benzodiazepines B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) C. Tricyclic antidepressants D. Cognitive behavioral therapy ANS: D PTS: 1 5. Which of the following symptoms is NOT part of the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A. Hypersomnolence B. Blunted feelings C. Loss of interest in significant activities D. Intrusive recurrent recollections of the event This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 03-17-2022 02:13:47 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/54044255/Unit02-Section13rtf/ ANS: A PTS: 1 6. 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 ANS: B PTS: 1 7. The clinician has chosen to prescribe an SSRI instead of a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) for a patient fitting the diagnostic criteria for depression. Which of the following is NOT true concerning SSRIs in comparison to tricyclic antidepressants? A. SSRIs are more effective than TCAs. B. SSRIs take less time to work than TCAs. C. SSRIs have a more favorable side-effect profile than TCAs. D. SSRIs are not lethal in overdose.

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