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The nurse has a coworker who becomes extremely upset when any spider is noticed, regardless of the size or type. Which characteristic of the coworker’s phobia is untrue?

When is schizophrenia most likely to be diagnosed?

Your patient is on donepezil HCL. This tells you your patient has which disorder?

Which of the following are true about Alcoholics Anonymous? (Select all that apply)

A patient recovering from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe depression is confused and wants to know what has been done. Which action by the nurse is best?

The nurse is assisting in the preparation of an educational seminar on anxiety disorders. Which anxiety disorders does the nurse make sure are included in this presentation? (Select all that apply.)

A patient who just completed an alcohol treatment program is prescribed disulfiram to help maintain sobriety. Which teaching is most important for the nurse to review with the patient?

The nurse is providing care for a patient with symptoms of tardive dyskinesia from major tranquilizers. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate?

Which statement best describes pseudodementia?

A 30-year-old male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. His family reports that for the past 2 months he has been in constant motion, sleeping very little, spending lots of money, and has been “full of ideas.” During the initial assessment with the client, the nurse would expect him to exhibit which of the following?