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A nurse is speaking with the parent of a client who is experiencing manifestations of psychosis. The parent states, "I don't understand how a child can experience psychosis." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"Recreational drugs that block histamine receptors cause manifestations of psychosis."

"Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is primarily responsible for psychosis."

"Low levels of acetylcholine in the brain may cause manifestations of psychosis."

"Psychosis may be experienced when an individual has excessive amounts of glutamate in the brain."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. While some drugs can contribute to psychosis, blocking histamine receptors is not the primary mechanism.

B. Norepinephrine is involved in mood regulation but is not the primary neurotransmitter linked to psychosis.

C. Low levels of acetylcholine are associated with cognitive decline, not specifically psychosis.

D. Excessive amounts of glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter, have been linked to the development of psychotic symptoms. This aligns with the understanding of psychosis and its neurochemical basis.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Tertiary prevention involves managing and reducing the impact of established diseases by preventing complications and restoring function.

B. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of disease, aiming to halt or slow its progression.

C. Quaternary prevention seeks to protect individuals from unnecessary or excessive medical interventions.

D. Primary prevention aims to prevent the occurrence of disease or injury before it happens. Educating high school students on preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an example of primary prevention as it seeks to reduce the risk of contracting STIs.

A. Illness anxiety disorder B. Functional neurological symptom disorder C. Factitious disorder D. Somatic symptom disorder

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Illness anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about having a serious illness, but it does not typically involve the intentional production of symptoms.

B. Functional neurological symptom disorder (also known as conversion disorder) involves neurological symptoms without a medical cause, but it does not involve the intentional production of symptoms.

C. Factitious disorder involves deliberately producing or exaggerating symptoms for the purpose of assuming a sick role, as described by the client wanting to feel like the center of a medical drama.

D. Somatic symptom disorder involves significant focus on physical symptoms, but the symptoms are not intentionally produced.

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A nurse is speaking with the parent of a client who is experiencing manifestations of psychosis. The parent states, "I don't understand how a child can experience psychosis." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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Correct Answer is D

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