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Question 1 of 5

When a patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia was discharged from the unit 6 months ago, the plan was for him to take chlorpromazine (Thorazine), a conventional (first generation) antipsychotic medication, 300 mg po daily. He tells the nurse he stopped taking his pills after a few months because they made him feel like a 'zombie.' What other common side effects should the nurse determine if the patient experienced?

A. Sweating, nausea, and weight gain

B. Sedation, tremor, and muscle stiffness

C. Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose

D. Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sedation, tremor, and muscle stiffness

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an extremely unstable self image, is moody, and does not develop stable relationships?

A. borderline

B. histrionic

C. narcissistic

D. schizoid

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: borderline

Question 3 of 5

Explain four (4) the behavioral features of Anorexia Nervosa

A. Restricting food intake

B. Excessive exercise

C. Body image distortion

D. Fear of weight gain

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Restricting food intake

Question 4 of 5

Family members of a patient newly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia state that they do not understand what caused the patient's illness. The nurse's response should be predicated on the:

A. Neurobiological-genetic model.

B. Stress model.

C. Family theory model.

D. Developmental model.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Neurobiological-genetic model.

Question 5 of 5

How does peer interaction influence mental development?

A. Increases stress

B. Enhances problem-solving

C. Limits creativity

D. Reduces attention span

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Enhances problem-solving

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