Chap.12 - review questions

Question 1

Impulsivity is a common behavioral manifestation of PDs. The PMHNP working with a client with high impulsivity should consider which of the following pharmacological interventions?

A - TCAs
B - BZO
C - FGA or SGA
D - SSRI

Answer 1

D - SSRI

SSRIs improve the depressed mood and have successfully modulated impulsive behavior. It is important though to rule out bipolar-related impulsivity first.

Question 2

The affective instability common in some PDs can be clinically managed with all of the following except

A - Anticonvulsants
B - SSRIs
C - MAOIs
D - Antipsychotics

Answer 2

D - Antipsychotics

Antipsychotics are used to control anger and psychosis.

Question 3

The cluster of PDs that manifest with dramatic, overly affective behavior is

A - Cluster A
B - Cluster B
C - Cluster C

Answer 3

B - Cluster B

These are antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic PDs.

Question 4

Etiological models that attempt to explain the development of PDs include which of the following?

A - Object loss theory
B - Object relations theory
C - Situational crisis development
D - Object adjustment theory

Answer 4

B - Object relations theory

During one’s development, patterns of oneself are internalized in relation to others. Persons with PDs manifest particular patterns of interpersonal relatedness that stem from object relations.