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Psychobiologic Disorders Med Surg 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient says, I have trouble falling asleep at night and might lie awake until 3 or 4 AM before falling sleep. Which medication would the nurse expect a health care provider to prescribe for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zolpidem is a short-acting hypnotic that will help the patient initiate sleep and awaken without untoward symptoms of drowsiness. Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. Flurazepam is a long-acting hypnotic that will produce hangover drowsiness during the next day. Risperidone is an antipsychotic and not likely to be useful in this scenario.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action should occur first regarding a patient who has a problem of sexual dysfunction or sexual disorder? The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Before one can be helpful to patients with sexual dysfunctions or disorders, the nurse must be aware of his or her own feelings and values about sex and sexuality. Nurses must keep their personal beliefs separate from their patient care in order to remain objective, professional, and effective. Nurses must be comfortable with the idea that patients have a right to their own values and must avoid criticism and censure. The other options are indicated as well, but self-awareness must precede them to provide the best care.
Question 3 of 5
The male manager of a health club placed a hidden video camera in the womens locker room and recorded several women as they showered and dressed. The disorder most likely represented by this behavior is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Voyeurism is achieving sexual pleasure through the viewing of others in intimate situations, such as undressing, bathing, or having sexual relations. A homosexual individual would be interested in watching members of the same sex, and homosexuality is not typically associated with voyeurism. Exhibitionists are interested in exposing their genitals to others. Pedophiles seek sexual contact with children.
Question 4 of 5
Which characteristic fits the usual profile of an individual diagnosed with pedophilic disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about paraphilic disorders is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paraphilic disorders are uncommon; however, because persons with these disorders repeatedly enact behaviors associated with their disorders, paraphilic acts are relatively common. The majority of victims of pedophiles are males in early adolescence; those pedophiles who prefer females usually prefer prepubescent children. Some persons with paraphilic disorders experience shame and are at higher risk for suicide due to the stigma, shame, and embarrassment. Biological and psychological drives underlying paraphilic behavior can be very strong and often are not controllable by willpower alone. Persons with paraphilic disorders have difficulty controlling their behavior, even when very motivated to do so.