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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 17 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which best explains the neurochemical processes responsible for depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain are associated with depression, contributing to mood dysregulation.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a Freudian explanation of the etiology of depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Freud's theory posits that depression arises from internalized anger due to real or perceived loss, leading to self-reproach.
Question 3 of 5
Which statements about the etiology of bipolar disorder do most psychoanalytical theories subscribe to? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Psychoanalytical theories view mania as a defense against depression, with the id overriding the ego, acting impulsively.
Question 4 of 5
Which variables represent the highest risk for developing major depressive disorder? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Family history of mood disorders and being single or divorced increase the risk of major depressive disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A concerned family member tells the nurse, 'I am concerned about my brother. He has been acting very different lately.' Knowing the family has a history of bipolar disorder, the nurse inquiries further about this. Which behavior during the past week might indicate that the brother has bipolar disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking unnecessary risks is a symptom of mania, characteristic of bipolar disorder, unlike the other options.