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statements about cerebellar astrocytomas - correct answerA - They typically arise from the lateral cerebellum B - Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common form of cerebellar astrocytoma C - Children with von Hippel-Lindau Disease have an increased incidence of cerebellar hemangioblastomas D - Complete surgical resection is associated with improved outcomes and cures in most patients Which of the following tests is best suited for determining degree and nature of cognitive im...

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - correct answer-days to months to develop -MUSCLE RIGIDITY, fever, delirium, unstable BP Serotonin Syndrome - correct answer-any medication that affects serotonin -occurs w/in 24 hours -HYPER-REACTIVE, tremors, jumping reflexes, high BP, fever, agitation Obsessions - correct answerpersistent thoughts/urges/impulses that cause distress Compulsions - correct answerritualistic or repetitive behaviors that pts feel compelled to engage in to prevent or cont...

Kaplan & Sadock's Psychiatry Test Bank 2023/2024

Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Concise Guides) 5 Ed. by Mina K. Dulcan , Rachel R. Ballard , Poonam Jha, Julie M. Sadhu

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mical disorder. What does she mean? The nurses response is based on the theory that depression primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters? 1. Cortisol and GABA 2. COMT and glutamate 3. Monamine and glycine 4. Serotonin and norepinephrine 2. A patient has experienced a stroke (cerebral vascular accident) that has resulted in damage to the Broca area. Which evaluation does the nurse conduct to reinforce this diagnosis? 1. Observing the patient pick up a spoon 2. Asking...

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What is hypoactive sexual desire disorder? Absence or deficiency of sexual desire or fantasies Is hypo active sexual desire disorder more common in M or F? Females 00:05 01:24 What is the tx for HSDD? Testosterone replacement for M with low levels T for women with low libido E for vaginal dryness and atrophy in low E F What is sexual aversion d/o? Avoidance of contact with a sexual partner What kinds of contact does SAD include? Can include touching a...

Type of specialist deals with the legal aspects of psychiatry CORRECT ANSWER Forensic psychiatrist eating disorder marked by excessive dieting CORRECT ANSWER anorexia disorder Emotionally cold and aloof; indifferent to praise or criticism and to the feeling of others CORRECT ANSWER Schizoid Exaggerated concern over one’s health CORRECT ANSWER hypochondriasis Sexual arousal that requires unusual and bizarre fantasies CORRECT ANSWER paraphilia absence of emotion CORRECT ANSWER apa...