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1. Which of the following statements best captures the current understanding of the etiology of mental illness? A) The role of “nurture,” experiences, and relationships has been largely disproven... . B) Mental illness can be attributed to organic brain changes and pathophysiological processes. C) Mental illness exists from the interplay of biologic factors and psychosocial influences. D) Current understanding of mental illness has shown that both biologic psychiatry and psychosocial psychiatry are incorrect. 2. As part of a diagnostic workup of a 22-year-old male with recently diagnosed schizophrenia, a neurologist wants to examine the levels of metabolic activity in particular areas of the client's brain. Which of the following diagnostic procedures is the physician most likely to order? A) Computed tomography (CT) B) Electroencephalography (EEG) C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) D) Positron emission tomography (PET) 3. An adult, who was sexually abused as a child, has been displaying some stress. She seems to complain of increasing medical problems when she is under more stress. The nurse would classify this as an example of A) vitamin deficiency. B) the stress–diathesis theory. C) mendelian research. D) parental disassociation. 4. A toddler brought up in a chaotic, nonnurturing environment may suffer neurological consequences if the parent does not achieve attachment with the child. The nurse knows that which of the following nervous systems listed below is the first to respond to the safety needs of the child? A) Parasympathetic nervous system B) Autonomic nervous system C) Sympathetic nervous system D) Limbic system 5. A student notices that at certain times during his studying for final exams, he is more awake and his ability to think at a higher level is happening easier. The nurse knows that this experience may be attributed to which of the following neurological functions? A) Release of excitatory neurotransmitters such as glutamate B) Release of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter C) Release of corticotrophin-releasing hormone D) Heightened precortex processes [Show More]
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