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Mental Health Kentucky University Exam 1

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Question 1:

Which form of therapy was developed by Virginia Satir?

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Question 2:

Aggression can be caused by stimulation of which area of the brain, which also regulates fear and anxiety?

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A client states that her fiancé just ended their relationship. The PMHNP says, “Oh no! That is awful! You must be so heartbroken.” This is an example of what?

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Which of the following best describes a general approach to trauma-informed care?

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A mother sees her 4-year-old boy masturbating. She expresses concern about this to the PMHNP and says she wants to know if he has been sexually abused. What is the most appropriate response?

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A 32-year-old woman was diagnosed with schizophrenia approximately 4 years ago. She has been stable on haloperidol for 1 year, following trials with several atypical antipsychotics. Two weeks ago, she began exhibiting mild pseudo-Parkinson's disease symptoms. Because she did not achieve symptom control on so many medications, the PMHNP is reluctant to discontinue the haloperidol and instead chooses to treat the side effect. Which class of medications is the most appropriate for treating these side effects?

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In which phase of group therapy are the members concerned about rejection?

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A 26-year-old woman with a history of suicide attempts and unstable romantic relationships has tried many forms of medications without success. Which form of therapy will be most effective for her?

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A PMHNP is firm in his Christian beliefs. He has a new client who is an atheist. Which of the following concepts is necessary to ensure the PMHNP can develop a strong therapeutic relationship with this client?

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A 24-year-old single woman presents to the PMHNP for a psychiatric evaluation after discharge from an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she had been admitted for a suicide attempt. She cut her wrists after her boyfriend of one month broke up with her. She reports a long history of self-mutilation, impulsiveness, and no relationship lasting longer than three months. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

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