NURS 6670 Midterm Exam
Question 1
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Borderline Schizoid
Question 2
The physiologic symptoms of withdrawal may require a short-term hospitalization
Unlike other s
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NURS 6670 Midterm Exam
Question 1
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Borderline Schizoid
Question 2
The physiologic symptoms of withdrawal may require a short-term hospitalization
Unlike other substances of abuse, there are no medications to help reduce the intensity of withdrawal
She will need to be monitored for depression
Overcoming the intense craving for cocaine is the biggest issue
Clare’s history of personal relationships is characterized by complete intolerance of being alone. Whether it is an
intimate-partner relationship or a close friend, Clare appears to always need someone in her life. She had a live- in boyfriend of 3 years, and while they were together, he took care of everything. The PMHNP expects all of the following to be additional features of Clare’s history except:
Has disproportionate anger toward an abusive spouse
Question 4
Clothing
Speech pattern
Anger Anxiety
Question 5
A 27-year-old female with a 1-month history of social withdrawal, anorexia, hypersomnia, unprovoked outbursts of anger, and a strong family history of endogenous depression
A 41-year-old male with a history of childhood sexual abuse, loss of interest in both his professional and personal life, an unplanned 10 lb. weight loss in the last 3 months, and perceptual disturbances
A 65-year-old male whose wife died 2 months ago and he reports a 3-week history of generally depressed
mood, guilt about his wife’s death, insomnia, difficulty focusing on daily tasks, with increasing thoughts of dying
A 72-year-old female who just relocated across country to live with her adult son and daughter-in-law who is despondent about leaving her home and reports forgetfulness, loss of appetite, new onset bowel problems, and extreme loss of energy
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