Question 1

At this time, in the prevention of schizophrenia, the focus is on

Accepted Answer

A)  Preventing adverse circumstances of birth 
B)  Promoting childhood resilience 
C)  Preventing prodromal symptoms from converting to schizophrenia 
D)  Preventing late-onset schizophrenia 
A)  Preventing adverse circumstances of birth 
B)  Promoting childhood resilience 
C)  Preventing prodromal symptoms from converting to schizophrenia 
D)  Preventing late-onset schizophrenia C

Question 2

A factor that has frequently been associated with children's increased risk of experiencing maltreatment is

Accepted Answer

A)  Having two or more children in the family 
B)  Having a parent with mental illness and substance abuse 
C)  Having grandparents living with the family 
D)  Having a limited family budget for leisure activities 
A)  Having two or more children in the family 
B)  Having a parent with mental illness and substance abuse 
C)  Having grandparents living with the family 
D)  Having a limited family budget for leisure activities B

Question 3

Among older adults, evidence suggests that the risk for developing dementia can be reduced by which of the following interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive remediation 
B)  Identifying and treating hearing loss 
C)  Cognitive restructuring 
D)  Identifying and treating symptoms of depression 
A)  Cognitive remediation 
B)  Identifying and treating hearing loss 
C)  Cognitive restructuring 
D)  Identifying and treating symptoms of depression D

Question 4

In prevention of suicide among adults, the most effective intervention is

Accepted Answer

A)  Screening of all patients for suicidal ideation by primary care clinicians 
B)  Providing debriefing after traumatic events 
C)  Restricting access to lethal means such as handguns and pesticides 
D)  Increasing public education programs about suicide 
A)  Screening of all patients for suicidal ideation by primary care clinicians 
B)  Providing debriefing after traumatic events 
C)  Restricting access to lethal means such as handguns and pesticides 
D)  Increasing public education programs about suicide

Question 5

Preventive interventions that have been found to be associated with a sustained reduction of late-life depression include

Accepted Answer

A)  Life review and reminiscence therapy 
B)  Exposure and response prevention therapy 
C)  Social skills training 
D)  Problem-solving therapy 
A)  Life review and reminiscence therapy 
B)  Exposure and response prevention therapy 
C)  Social skills training 
D)  Problem-solving therapy

Question 6

In considering suicide among older adults, it has been found that they are more likely than younger adults to

Accepted Answer

A)  Have made previous suicide attempts 
B)  Confide their plan to others 
C)  Act impulsively 
D)  Plan carefully 
A)  Have made previous suicide attempts 
B)  Confide their plan to others 
C)  Act impulsively 
D)  Plan carefully

Question 7

Among adults, promoting daily reward experiences that create positive emotions has been found to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  Reexperiencing of traumatic memories 
B)  Reduction of symptoms of depression 
C)  Improvement of cognition 
D)  Reduction of sleep disturbances 
A)  Reexperiencing of traumatic memories 
B)  Reduction of symptoms of depression 
C)  Improvement of cognition 
D)  Reduction of sleep disturbances

Question 8

An example of a universal preventive intervention would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educating Americans about the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet 
B)  Prescribing omega-3 fatty acids for patients with bipolar disorder 
C)  Providing nurse home visits for first-time single mothers 
D)  Referring individuals who are experiencing complicated grief for counseling 
A)  Educating Americans about the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet 
B)  Prescribing omega-3 fatty acids for patients with bipolar disorder 
C)  Providing nurse home visits for first-time single mothers 
D)  Referring individuals who are experiencing complicated grief for counseling

Question 9

Some childhood disorders persist in the same form into adulthood, but some may increase the risk for other psychiatric disorders. Which of the following childhood disorders increases risk for other psychiatric disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorder 
B)  Depression 
C)  Oppositional-defiant disorder 
D)  Specific phobias 
A)  Anxiety disorder 
B)  Depression 
C)  Oppositional-defiant disorder 
D)  Specific phobias

Question 10

Evidence suggests that prevention of psychiatric disorders should focus on which of the following stages of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle age (ages 35 to 45 years) 
B)  Young adulthood (ages 20 to 30 years) 
C)  Adolescence 
D)  Early childhood 
A)  Middle age (ages 35 to 45 years) 
B)  Young adulthood (ages 20 to 30 years) 
C)  Adolescence 
D)  Early childhood

At this time, in the prevention of schizophrenia, the focus is on

A factor that has frequently been associated with children's increased risk of experiencing maltreatment is

Among older adults, evidence suggests that the risk for developing dementia can be reduced by which of the following interventions?

In prevention of suicide among adults, the most effective intervention is

Preventive interventions that have been found to be associated with a sustained reduction of late-life depression include

In considering suicide among older adults, it has been found that they are more likely than younger adults to

Among adults, promoting daily reward experiences that create positive emotions has been found to be associated with

An example of a universal preventive intervention would be which of the following?

Some childhood disorders persist in the same form into adulthood, but some may increase the risk for other psychiatric disorders. Which of the following childhood disorders increases risk for other psychiatric disorders?

Evidence suggests that prevention of psychiatric disorders should focus on which of the following stages of life?

Theoretical Framework of Practice

Neurobiological Theory of Psychiatric Disorders: Brain Functioning, Brain Development and Prenatal and Perinatal Factors Disrupting Brain Development

Postnatal Influences on Development of Psychopathology

Communicating, Interviewing and Assessing

Case Formulation and Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses and Developing a Biopsychosocial Plan of Care

Psychopharmacotherapy

Psychotherapies

Psychosocial Interventions

Response to Stressors: Bridging Normal Responses and Psychiatric Disorders

Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

Delirium and Dementia

Dual Diagnosis

Personality Disorders

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Exam 19: Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders

At this time, in the prevention of schizophrenia, the focus is on

A factor that has frequently been associated with children's increased risk of experiencing maltreatment is

Among older adults, evidence suggests that the risk for developing dementia can be reduced by which of the following interventions?

In prevention of suicide among adults, the most effective intervention is

Preventive interventions that have been found to be associated with a sustained reduction of late-life depression include

In considering suicide among older adults, it has been found that they are more likely than younger adults to

Among adults, promoting daily reward experiences that create positive emotions has been found to be associated with

An example of a universal preventive intervention would be which of the following?

Some childhood disorders persist in the same form into adulthood, but some may increase the risk for other psychiatric disorders. Which of the following childhood disorders increases risk for other psychiatric disorders?

Evidence suggests that prevention of psychiatric disorders should focus on which of the following stages of life?

Theoretical Framework of Practice

Neurobiological Theory of Psychiatric Disorders: Brain Functioning, Brain Development and Prenatal and Perinatal Factors Disrupting Brain Development

Postnatal Influences on Development of Psychopathology

Communicating, Interviewing and Assessing

Case Formulation and Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses and Developing a Biopsychosocial Plan of Care

Psychopharmacotherapy

Psychotherapies

Psychosocial Interventions

Response to Stressors: Bridging Normal Responses and Psychiatric Disorders

Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

Delirium and Dementia

Dual Diagnosis

Personality Disorders

Filters