Mental Health Study Guide

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What is the main goal in treating individuals with mental illness according to the Mental Health Study Guide?

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Improve quality of life

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Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to mental illness? Genetic predisposition, Brain chemistry and structure, Environmental stressors

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Effective communication

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Fill in the blank: The DSM-5 provides standardized _______ for mental disorders and includes diagnostic criteria for each condition.

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nomenclature

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Who was the first American psychiatric nurse?

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Linda Richards

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What is the 'Revolving Door Effect' in mental health care?

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Patients cycle through emergency departments due to shorter hospital stays.

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Which medication class may cause weight gain and sexual dysfunction as side effects? Options: Antipsychotics, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), Benzodiazepines, Mood stabilizers

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SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

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All human behavior is caused and explainable according to psychodynamic concepts.

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True

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What is transference in the context of psychodynamic concepts?

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Client projects feelings onto the nurse.

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What is countertransference in the context of psychodynamic concepts?

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Nurse projects feelings onto the client.

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According to Erik Erikson, which developmental stage focuses on early development and trust-building behaviors?

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Trust vs. Mistrust