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Question 1 of 5

A man who reports frequently experiencing premature ejaculation tells the nurse, 'I feel like such a failure. It's so awful for both me and my partner. Can you help me?' Select the nurse's best response.

A. Have you discussed this problem with your partner?

B. I can refer you to a practitioner who can help you with this problem.

C. Have you asked your health care provider for prescription medication?

D. There are several techniques described in this pamphlet that might be helpful.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I can refer you to a practitioner who can help you with this problem.

Question 2 of 5

The wife of a client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia asks, 'I've been told that my husband's illness is probably related to imbalanced brain chemicals. Can you be more specific?' The response based on the dopamine hypothesis is:

A. An increase in the brain chemical dopamine explains the presence of delusions and hallucinations.'

B. An increase in the brain chemical dopamine explains the presence of lack of motivation and disordered affect.'

C. Decreased amounts of the brain chemical dopamine explain the presence of delusions and hallucinations.'

D. Breakdown of dopamine produces LSD, which in large amounts produces psychosis.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: An increase in the brain chemical dopamine explains the presence of delusions and hallucinations.'

Question 3 of 5

A patient with schizophrenia has been stabilized in the Crisis Center and is about to be discharged. He will be living with his family, but the family knows nothing about the patient's illness, its treatment, or the role they can play in his recovery. Which activity would be most beneficial for the family to attend?

A. Psychoanalytic group

B. Psychoeducational group

C. Individual counseling

D. Family therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Psychoeducational group

Question 4 of 5

A patient with schizophrenia repeatedly asks for directions and the time of day. The nurse should:

A. repeat the information in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.

B. write out the information so the patient can easily refer to it.

C. tell the patient that the habit of frequent questioning is annoying.

D. provide the information once and then remind the patient that the question was already asked.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: repeat the information in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.

Question 5 of 5

People who experience psychotic disorders lose:

A. The will to continue

B. Contact with reality

C. The ability to comply with treatment

D. Contact with intellectual functions

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Contact with reality

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