NUR2459

Mental Health Nursing

COMPLETED EXAM w/

RATIONALES

2024

1. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

a) Muscle tension

b) Restlessness

c) Hypervigilance

d) Depersonalization

Answer: d) Depersonalization

Rationale: Depersonalization is not a symptom of GAD. It

refers to a sense of detachment or being outside of one's

body, which is more commonly associated with

dissociative disorders.

2. Which pharmacological intervention is commonly used

in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

(OCD)?

a) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

b) Benzodiazepines

c) Dopamine agonists

d) Antipsychotics

Answer: a) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Rationale: SSRIs are the first-line pharmacological

treatment for OCD due to their ability to increase serotonin