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Question 1 of 5

If a person suffering from schizophrenia has an identical twin, that twin

A. will have a 46 percent chance of becoming schizophrenic

B. will be no more likely than anyone else to become schizophrenic

C. is almost sure to become schizophrenic

D. is also likely to have more than one personality

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: will have a 46 percent chance of becoming schizophrenic

Question 2 of 5

Which statements most clearly indicate the speaker views mental illness with stigma? Select one tha does not apply.

A. We are all a little bit crazy.'

B. If people with mental illness would go to church, their problems would be solved.'

C. Many mental illnesses are genetically transmitted. Its no ones fault that the illness occurs.'

D. People with mental illness are lazy. They get government disability checks instead of working.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Many mental illnesses are genetically transmitted. Its no ones fault that the illness occurs.'

Question 3 of 5

Which statement would indicate the use and abuse of power in a violent family situation?

A. I admit I was mad and yelling and swinging my fists in the air, but I wasn't trying to hit our child. I was letting off some steam. My spouse just overreacted.'

B. When she found out I watched television instead of taking the kids to the park, she starting yelling about how I don't care about the kids. She has no right to get mad at me. I should have some time to myself.'

C. I thought he would like this new recipe. I should have known better. I will not do that again. He was right. He works all day and should come home to a good meal that he can enjoy. It's not too much to ask of a wife.'

D. All I did was tell him I need some money. I can't understand why he can't just give me what I need. I stay home and take care of his house and kids, and I have to almost beg before he gives me money to spend on myself.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I thought he would like this new recipe. I should have known better. I will not do that again. He was right. He works all day and should come home to a good meal that he can enjoy. It's not too much to ask of a wife.'

Question 4 of 5

A patient has not come out of her room for breakfast. The nurse finds the patient moving restlessly about her room in a disorganized manner. The patient is talking to herself, and her verbal responses to the nurse are nonsensical and suggest disorientation. The nurse notices that the patient's skin is hot and dry, and her pupils are somewhat dilated. All these symptoms are significant departures from the patient's recent presentation. The patient is likely experiencing _____, and the nurse should _____.

A. Anticholinergic toxicity"Â¦check vital signs and prepare to use a cooling blanket stat

B. Relapse of her psychosis"Â¦administer PRN antipsychotic drugs and notify her physician

C. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome"Â¦contact her physician for a transfer to intensive care

D. Agranulocytosis"Â¦hold her antipsychotic and draw blood for a complete blood count

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Anticholinergic toxicity"Â¦check vital signs and prepare to use a cooling blanket stat

Question 5 of 5

Which service would be expected to provide resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if needed for persons with serious mental illness?

A. Clubhouse model

B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

C. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

D. Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

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