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Question 1 of 5

Diagnostic criteria for NMS include all except

A. Treatment of neuroleptic medications for more than 2 weeks in a majority of case

B. Hyperthermia more than 38 degree Celsius

C. Muscle rigidity

D. Diaphoresis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Treatment of neuroleptic medications for more than 2 weeks in a majority of case

Question 2 of 5

A 79-year-old man who lives with his daughter is admitted to the hospital with pressure ulcers, very poor hygiene, and malnutrition. Due to these findings, the nurse suspects which of the following?

A. Elder abuse

B. Sexual abuse

C. Emotional abuse

D. Psychological abuse

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Elder abuse

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is educating a client about the psychosocial factors that can influence or be influenced by depression. Which of the following factors are associated with depression and its effects on cognitive processes?

A. Social support.

B. Personalization.

C. Cognitive distortions.

D. Catastrophizing.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cognitive distortions.

Question 4 of 5

A client with bipolar disorder rates their mood as 9 on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the lowest and 10 is the highest. What could the nurse say to the client in this situation?

A. It's great that you're feeling this way. Your mood seems stable.'

B. You must be feeling really low to rate your mood as 9.'

C. Tell me more about why you rated your mood so high.'

D. Your mood rating suggests that you're feeling depressed.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tell me more about why you rated your mood so high.'

Question 5 of 5

Naltrexone is used in opioid dependence to

A. Prevent respiratory depression

B. Prevent relapse

C. Treat withdrawal symptoms

D. Detoxification of opioid overdose

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prevent relapse

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