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Stage Theories of Health Behavior Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which outcome would be most appropriate for a symptom-management group for persons with schizophrenia? Group members will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An appropriate psychoeducational focus for patients with schizophrenia is managing their symptoms; coping with symptoms such as impaired memory or impaired reality testing can improve functioning and enhance their quality of life. Names of medications might be appropriate for a medication education group but would be a low priority for symptom management. Addressing intra-family issues would be more appropriate within a family therapy group or possibly a support group. Rating anxiety lower would be an expected outcome for a stress-management group.
Question 2 of 5
Pete has recently been admitted to the hospital and is being treated for bipolar disorder. When you go to check in on him, he tells you that he is feeling very drowsy and has been vomiting. He is also running a fever. You suspect that Pete's problem is caused by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Linda says that she feels confused and anxious. In addition, Linda feels unorganized and states, 'It is as not bad as it seems.' What phase of crisis is Linda experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The desired outcome from humor therapy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The category of medication that promotes alertness, diminishes appetite, and combats narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.