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Which of the following classes of medications would NOT be prescribed for a client with bipolar disorder?
Select one: a. Anti-anxiety b. Stimulant c. Antidepressant d. Antipsychotic - ANSWER B
Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for a patient who appears to be suicidal?
Select one: a. Ignore the patient's suicidal comments b. Tell the patient they have so much to live for c. Listen to the patient's concerns and worries d. Report the patient to the police - ANSWER C
Studies have found that a person is more likely to commit suicide when he or she:
Select one: a. Is confused b. Is in deepest depression
c. Has a sudden lift from previous depressed mood d. Is feeling loved and appreciated - ANSWER C
Your client says to you, "I am just a burden to everyone around me. My family would be better off with out me." This statement reminds you that:
Select one: a. Suicidal people seldom really attempt suicide b. Suicide talk is just an attention-getting device c. Suicidal talk or ideation can lead to suicidal behavior d. Suicide is an impulsive act;it is not thought out - ANSWER C
A primary mechanism used by people with personality disorders is:
Select one: a. Depression b. Projection c. Euphoria d. Manipulation - ANSWER D
For the patient with a personality disorder, which of the following behaviors would be most difficult for the patient to follow?
Select one: a. Playing volleyball b. Following the rules in the hospital c. Making a friend d. Listening to music - ANSWER C
One of your client's is screaming that there is a bird flying in his room. Upon arrival to his room, there is no bird present in his room. What is this client experiencing? a. Attention-getting behavior b. A delusion c. Hallucinations d. An illusion - ANSWER C Which of the following words best defines when a client repeats the same words or parts of a word over and over again? Select one: a. Echolalia b. Echopraxia c. Word jumble d. Echocardia - ANSWER A
A person stands in the middle of a busy street with cars coming nearer. The person exclaims, " I am invincible, the cars will not hurt me." This is an example of:
Select one: a. Sensory hallucinations b. Echolalia c. Delusions of grandeur d. Extrapyramidal symptoms - ANSWER C
Which of the following would you expect to see in a patient who is diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder?
Select one: a. Intact memory
b. Orientation to person, place and time c. Disorganization of thought d. Appropriate behavior - ANSWER C
Your patient admits to using an illegal substance regularly. He spends alot of time trying to get it and will do what it takes to buy it. This patient is displaying signs of:
Select one: a. Dementia b. An addiction c. A delusion d. Delirium Tremors - ANSWER B
One of the major skills a person or family can learn during substance abuse treatment is:
Select one: a. Scapegoating b. Honest communication c. Co-dependency d. Denial - ANSWER B
A friend of yours has been sober for the last 2 years after suffering from alcoholism for a long time. Just recently you have been smelling the scent of alcohol on her breath - this is the second time you've noticed it. You fear she is driving while under the influence. The last time, you offer to drive her home and have been driving her places for the past month. You are displaying what type of behavior?
Choose one:
Select one: a. Weight gain b. Hypersensitivity c. Incontinence d. Weight loss - ANSWER D
In bulimia, the purging is done for the purpose of which of the following?
Select one: a. A need to gain attention b. Feelings of euphoria at getting rid of the food c. A release of tension followed by depression and guilt d. A way to gain control - ANSWER C
Which of the following activities is most helpful for a child with ADHD?
Select one: a. A card game b. Cross Country running c. Video Games d. Checkers - ANSWER B
Which of the following classes of drugs are most frequently used with ADHD?
Select one: a. Antipsychotics b. Antidepressants
c. CNS Depressants d. CNS Stimulants - ANSWER D
The single most common symptom of autism is:
Select one: a. Impaired social functioning b. Appropriate emotional responses c. Achieving and maintaining age-appropriate developmental tasks d. Strong ability to make friends - ANSWER A
The speech impairment that affects many people who have had a stroke is called:
Choose one: a. Autism b. Ageism c. Aphasia d. Affect ANSWER C
At what stage of childhood, do imaginary playmates disappear?
Select one: a. Stage 4 5-12 years b. Stage 5 13-19 years c. Stage 2 1-3 years d. Stage 6 16-26 years - ANSWER A
Select one: a. Dementia b. Parkinson's Disease c. Stroke d. Brain Disease - ANSWER A
This type of disability interferes with the developmental process and often causes individuals to retreat into their own world.
Select one: a. Mental retardation b. Autism c. Cerebral Palsy d. Traumatic Brain Injury - ANSWER B
If the mental health worker is using the DAR method of charting, what does the "R" represent?
Select one: a. Record b. Recognize c. Response d. Represent - ANSWER C
The acronym "UDS" stands for:
Select one: a. Universal Drug Screen
b. Urine Drug Screen c. Urine Drug Sample d. Unlimited Data Sample - ANSWER B
The term "mainlining" describes:
Select one: a. Direct IV use to get the rush b. Snorting through the nasal cavity c. Using a variety of drugs to get the rush d. Taking drugs orally to get the rush - ANSWER A
What is the term for individuals who are extremely concerned about their health and will exhibit symptoms to appear?
Select one: a. Claustrophobic b. Hypochondriasis c. Hypersensitive d. Phobic - ANSWER B
Some clients are going to feel abnormal or founded fear. The feeling that everyone is out to get them. This is what is known as:
Select one: a. Panic b. Shyness c. Anxiety
The state of judging a person or situation before all the facts are known is called:
Select one: a. Abuse b. Prejudice c. Stereotyping d. Hatred - ANSWER B
Which of the following is not a behavior noted in the crisis phase of crisis?
Select one: a. Use of projection b. Denial c. Feeling of well being d. Rationalization - ANSWER C
A young teen client presents with attempted suicide. It is noted that the client overdosed on Wellbutrin. You know medications such as Wellbutrin:
Select one: a. Are not effective as antidepressants b. Have no particular use for young children c. Are antidepressants and may increase suicidal risk d. Are antidepressants and should have stopped the suicidal impulse - ANSWER C
Alternative therapy modalities are used:
Choose one: a. In conjunction with traditional treatments b. Only when there is no hope c. Rarely, because they have no benefit to the patient d. Instead of traditional treatments - ANSWER D
One of your patients is discussing the use of herbal medications as a cure for depression. She states that some of the herbal remedies available over the counter are superior to a prescription given by a physician. You should:
Select one: a. Suggest some available brands for her to use b. Remain open and supportive c. Provide her with written information telling her she is wrong d. Point out that herbal therapy can come with contraindications - ANSWER B
A patient with an obsessive-compulsive disorder is:
Select one: a. Suspicious and hostile b. Flexible and adaptable to change c. Rigid in thought and inflexible when it comes to routines d. Very comfortable in strange settings - ANSWER C
Which of the following is true regarding a phobic disorder?
Select one:
d. Extreme happiness - ANSWER C
Which of the following is not an effective intervention for a client who appears withdrawn and depressed?
Select one: a. Developing trust b. Being honest c. Being judgmental d. Showing acceptance - ANSWER C
A client comes to the emergency department with a relative. The relative states that the client is becoming increasingly agitated and has not slept for days. The client states that she cannot sleep because the United Nations is calling her and asking her advice on international affairs. This is an example of:
Select one: a. Delusions of persecution b. Delusions of grandeur c. Schizophrenia d. Auditory hallucinations - ANSWER B
A client comes to the clinic and states, "Everything I do is great!" This client has a history of manic behavior. What is your response?
Choose one: a. "Is there a time in your life when things did not go as planned?" b. "Yes, I am happy for you." Incorrect c. "No one can be great at everything."
d. "Keep it up." - ANSWER A
