1) Schizophrenia may be associated with elevated levels of:
A) Dopamine*
B) Acetylcholine
C) Serotonin
D) Norepinephrine
2) The extrapyramidal effects associated with antipsychotic agents can be controlled by which medication?
A) Clorazepate dipotassium (Tranxene)
B) Amantadine (Symmetrel)*
C) Doxepin (Sinequan)
D) Perphenazine (Trilafon)
3) During the next several days, John is observed laughing, yelling, and talking to himself. His behavior is characteristic of:
A) Illusion
B) Delusion
C) Looseness of association
D) Hallucination*
4) When caring for clients exhibiting withdrawn patterns of behavior, an important aspect of nursing care is to:
A) Help keep the client oriented to reality*
B) Involve the client in activities throughout the day
C) Encourage the client to talk why mixing with other people is avoided
D) Help the client understand that it is harmful to withdraw from situations
5) Unsatisfied needs create anxiety that motivates an individual to action. The action is brought about mainly to:
A) Relieve physical discomfort
B) Remove the problem
C) Deny the situation
D) Reduce tension*
Note: Post your answers below. The correct answers will be posted within 24 hours.
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