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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 108. An exploration of family health history would be most important for a patient whois believed to have: a. Autism b. Schizophrenia c. Post-traumatic stress disorder d. Panic disorder 109. Levels of which of the following neurotransmitters may be decreased in patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? a. Acetylcholine b. GABA c. Serotonin d. Dopamine 110. A nurse who is interested in applying Caplan’s theory to behavior management would focus on: a. Preventive strategies to help patients cope withanxiety b. Utilization of support groups to help patients cope with depression c. Validating patient’s feelings of fear and anxiety d. Helping patients understand how they use defense mechanisms 111. A patient exhibiting destructive behavior might benefit most at the time of this behavior from: a.

Reality orientation b. Validation therapy c. De-escalation techniques d. Psychotherapy

112. Two major defining characteristics of dysthymic disorder are: a. Guilt and depression b. Elation and euphoria c. Paranoia and guilt d. Anxiety and insomnia 113. Which of the following is an effective response to life stress? a. Multi-infarct dementia b. Schizophrenia c. Bipolar disorder d. Dissociative identity disorder

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