Neuropsy

Question 1

Question ID #869: According to the catecholamine hypothesis, depression is due to a deficiency in:
Select one:
A. dopamine  
B. gamma-aminobutyric acid
C. acetylcholine
D. norepinephrine

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Question ID #856: Marfan syndrome and Von Willebrand disease are due to:
Select one:
A. an X-linked dominant gene
B. an X-linked recessive gene
C. an autosomal dominant gene
D. an autosomal recessive gene

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Question ID #785: The hallmark motor triad of Parkinson’s disease includes:
Select one:
A. rigidity, cogwheel rigidity, and spastic gait
B. tremor, rigidity, and a wide based gait
C. tremor, festination, and over-reaching
D. tremor, rigidity, and slowness of movement

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Question ID #805: Indifference and apathy are the likely consequences of lesions in the:
Select one:
A. thalamus, hippocampus, or prefrontal cortex.
B. dominant temporal lobe.
C. right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.
D. medial hypothalamus.

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Question ID #871: An accident victim has been partially stabilized in a hospital emergency room and is being transferred to an intensive care unit for continued assessment and treatment. At this point, which of the following is commonly used to evaluate for brain injuries?
Select one:
A. Rancho Los Amigo Scale  
B. AVPU Scale
C. Glascow Coma Scale
D. Disability Rating Scale

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Question ID #742: Methylphenidate has which of the following effects on neurotransmitters in the brain?
Select one:
A. It increases dopamine availability.
B. It decreases dopamine availability.
C. It increases serotonin availability.
D. It decreases serotonin availability.

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Question ID #1030: Symptoms characteristic of benzodiazepine withdrawal include:
Select one:
A. anxiety, insomnia, nausea, transient hallucinations
B. dysphoria, fatigue, insomnia, vivid & unpleasant dreams
C. dysphoria, nausea, muscle aches, diarrhea
D. depression, ataxia, numbness, muscle rigidity

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Question ID #1024: Explicit memory is believed to be mediated by the:
Select one:
A. basal ganglia, ventral thalamus, and premotor cortex.
B. cingulate, ventral thalamus, and frontal lobes.
C. hippocampus, medial thalamus, and prefrontal cortex.
D. hippocampus, substantia nigra, and left hemisphere.

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Question ID #744: Which of the following theorist proposed that that language acquisition could primarily be accounted for by innate brain structures and mechanisms that specialize in language development?
Select one:
A. Noam Chomsky
B. Jean Piaget
C. Lev Vygotsky  
D. Michael Tomasello

Answer 9

A

Question 10

Question ID #825: Which of the following disorders is associated with individuals having amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles and in some cases when advanced, dementia?
Select one:
A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Parkinson's disease
C. Lewy body dementia  
D. Niemann-Pick disease

Answer 10

B

Question 11

Question ID #868: Right-left confusion is a characteristic of damage to the:
Select one:
A. temporal lobe
B. frontal lobe  
C. occipital lobe
D. parietal lobe

Answer 11

D

Question 12

Question ID #816: An inability to recognize two or more things at the same time is referred to as:
Select one:
A. simultanagnosia
B. optic ataxia
C. optic apraxia  
D. change blindness

Answer 12

A

Question 13

Question ID #811: The antidepressant medication in Emsam, the first skin (transdermal) patch for the treatment for major depression disorder in adults, is:
Select one:
A. duloxetine.
B. escitalopram.  
C. selegiline.
D. fluvoxamine.

Answer 13

C

Question 14

Question ID #755: For the treatment of Bulimia Nervosa, medications that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ would be most effective.
Select one:
A. decrease glutamate levels
B. increase glutamate levels
C. decrease serotonin levels  
D. increase serotonin levels

Answer 14

D

Question 15

Question ID #830: Which form of Multiple Sclerosis is characterized by a slow steady onset, steadily worsening motor dysfunctions and increased disability, as well as a lack of distinct inflammatory attacks?
Select one:
A. relapsing-remitting phase
B. primary progressive
C. secondary progressive
D. benign

Answer 15

B

Question 16

Question ID #793: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ demonstrated that emotion is not a function of any specific brain center but of a circuit that involves four basic structures.
Select one:
A. James
B. Papez
C. Canon  
D. Bard

Answer 16

B

Question 17

Question ID #1003: What effect do neurotransmitters have on postsynaptic cells?
Select one:
A. an excitatory effect
B. an inhibitory effect
C. either an excitatory or inhibitory effect
D. the ability to decrease the action potential

Answer 17

C

Question 18

Question ID #747: Between the ages of birth and three years, infants display a marked increase in behavior range and cognitive processing ability. From a neurological perspective, this growth is related to all of the following except
Select one:
A. the brain more than doubling in size in the first year of life.
B. marked increase in the number of synaptic connections between neurons in the brain.
C. increase myelination of neurons within the brain.
D. marked increase in the number of neurons within the brain.

Answer 18

D

Question 19

Question ID #770: Which of the following is not used as a treatment for smoking cessation?
Select one:
A. bupropion
B. varenicline  
C. nicotine replacement
D. naltrexone

Answer 19

D

Question 20

Question ID #815: Beta blockers, naltrexone, and naloxone work at a receptor site by:
Select one:
A. facilitating the action of a neurotransmitter at the site.
B. exerting the opposite effect of a neurotransmitter.
C. blocking a neurotransmitter’s access to the site.
D. mimicking the effect of a neurotransmitter.

Answer 20

C

Question 21

Question ID #843: Recent findings indicate there is a type of cells in the premotor cortex which are activated when a person executes object-directed actions of a certain general type, and when the individual sees another individual performing actions of the same type. These cells are called:
Select one:
A. imitation neurons
B. experiential neurons
C. mirror neurons
D. simulation neurons

Answer 21

C

Question 22

Question ID #803: Which of the following forebrain structures are located around the brain stem and are important for motivated and emotional behavior?
Select one:
A. basal ganglia  
B. limbic system
C. tegmentum
D. reticular formation

Answer 22

B

Question 23

Question ID #745: Which of the following is not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
Select one:
A. clomipramine
B. escitalopram  
C. fluoxetine
D. paroxetine

Answer 23

A

Question 24

Question ID #849: The mesencephalon does not contain which of the following?
Select one:
A. substantia nigra
B. hypothalamus
C. inferior colliculus  
D. superior colliculus

Answer 24

B

Question 25

Question ID #817: The three types of appraisal suggested by Lazarus’s cognitive appraisal theory include:
Select one:
A. initial, intermediate and final.
B. preconscious, unconscious and conscious.
C. primary, secondary and reappraisal.
D. semantic, phonemic and structural.

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Question ID #738: Parkinson's disease is characterized by degeneration of neurons in which of the following brain areas?
Select one:
A. substantia nigra
B. basal ganglia
C. hypothalamus  
D. thalamus

Answer 26

A

Question 27

Question ID #788: An individual with apperceptive visual agnosia would have difficulty:
Select one:
A. locating an object in space
B. perceiving the placement of their limbs in space
C. identifying familiar faces
D. identifying an object from an atypical view

Answer 27

D

Question 28

Question ID #1032: The basal ganglia:
Select one:
A. connects the two halves of the cerebellum
B. controls sleep, arousal, and attention
C. controls voluntary movement
D. inhibits emotionality

Answer 28

C

Question 29

Question ID #782: For the treatment of Bulimia Nervosa, a medication that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ would be most effective.
Select one:
A. increases serotonin levels
B. increases sensitivity to cortisol
C. reduces glutamate levels
D. reduces sensitivity to acetylcholine

Answer 29

A

Question 30

Question ID #859: Brain imaging techniques have identified abnormalities in which areas among people with Tourette Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Select one:
A. frontal lobes and thalamus
B. frontal lobes and basal ganglia
C. parietal lobes and amygdala
D. parietal lobes and thalamus

Answer 30

B

Question 31

Question ID #832: The primary symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus are:
Select one:
A. headache followed by vomiting, downward deviation of the eyes and urinary incontinence
B. a rapid increase in the size of the head, headache followed by vomiting, gait disturbance
C. a rapid increase in the size of the head, downward deviation of the eyes, dementia
D. gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, dementia/mental disturbance

Answer 31

D

Question 32

Question ID #857: Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder are typically treated with lithium and/or any of the following medications EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. phenelzine
B. carbamazepine  
C. divalproex
D. valproic

Answer 32

A

Question 33

Question ID #1004: The neurotransmitter associated with Alzheimer's Dementia is
Select one:
A. serotonin.
B. dopamine.  
C. acetylcholine.
D. epineprine.

Answer 33

C

Question 34

Question ID #1011: The thermal biofeedback technique of hand warming is used to treat migraine headaches. The therapeutic effects of this technique would be primarily mediated by the:
Select one:
A. somatic nervous system.
B. sympathetic nervous system.
C. parasympathetic nervous system.  
D. spinal cord.

Answer 34

B

Question 35

Question ID #1021: Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is least likely to:
Select one:
A. increase libido.
B. alleviate vaginal dryness.
C. elevate mood.
D. decrease the risk for osteoporosis.

Answer 35

A

Question 36

Question ID #1041: A patient taking clozapine begins exhibiting symptoms of muscle rigidity, tachycardia, sweating, hyperthermia, and altered consciousness. This is most characteristic of:
Select one:
A. Tardive dyskinesia (TD)
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
C. Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 36

B

Question 37

Question ID #1009: Symptoms of memory impairment, faulty judgment, and impaired concentration would most likely result from lesions to the:
Select one:
A. frontal lobe.  
B. parietal lobe.
C. temporal lobe.
D. occipital lobe.

Answer 37

C

Question 38

Question ID #863: Wernicke's, Broca's and conduction aphasia share which of the following difficulties?
Select one:
A. repeating what is said
B. word prosody  
C. reception
D. expression

Answer 38

A

Question 39

Question ID #838: Tumors, head injuries, viral infection, vascular or other neurological disorders that damage the medial temporal region of the brain affect:
Select one:
A. retrograde and anterograde memory
B. retrograde memory and general intellectual abilities
C. anterograde memory and general intellectual abilities
D. retrograde and anterograde memory and general intellectual abilities

Answer 39

A

Question 40

Question ID #823: Each of the following statements about SSRI discontinuation syndrome are true EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. Discontinuation symptoms have a typical onset of 1 to 3 days after use of the antidepressant is stopped and can be relieved within 24 hours by restarting anti-depressant therapy.
B. The symptoms can be mistaken for physical illness or relapse into the treated illness, thereby promoting unnecessary long-term treatment.
C. Discontinuation symptoms are more likely to occur in patients who take an SSRI with a shorter half-life than in patients taking an SSRI with a longer half-life.
D. Discontinuation symptoms are more likely to occur in patients who take an SSRI with a longer half-life than in patients taking an SSRI with a shorter half-life.

Answer 40

D

Question 41

Question ID #829: A patient uses similar phonemes or words instead of the specific words required. What impairment does the patient have?
Select one:
A. apraxia
B. dysarthria
C. paraphasias
D. dysprosody

Answer 41

C

Question 42

Question ID #842: The four main stages of neural development are:
Select one:
A. meiosis, mitosis, migration, myelination
B. mitosis, meiosis, differentiation, myelination
C. differentiation, mitosis, migration, myelination
D. proliferation, migration, differentiation, myelination

Answer 42

D

Question 43

Question ID #796: The term “serial lesion effect” refers to the fact that in certain cases:
Select one:
A. damage to one area leads to malfunction in another area.
B. damage to an area in infancy may lead to mild deficits at first and more severe deficits later.
C. damage to one area of the brain causes extra growth of another area.
D. a number of small lesions produces less deficit than one large lesion.

Answer 43

D

Question 44

Question ID #765: Which of the following is most likely to occur as a result of a lesion in the medial hypothalamus?
Select one:
A. outbursts of aggressive behavior
B. indifference and apathy
C. receptive aphasia
D. deficits in recent long-term memory

Answer 44

A

Question 45

Question ID #792: Premature ejaculation is most effectively treated with which of the following medications?
Select one:
A. risperidone  
B. fluoxetine
C. lithium
D. bupropion

Answer 45

B

Question 46

Question ID #804: If an individual consistently neglects the left side of his body he likely has damage to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ lobe of his \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hemisphere.
Select one:
A. parietal; right
B. parietal; left
C. temporal; right  
D. temporal; left

Answer 46

A

Question 47

Question ID #839: Which is the most common anticholinergic side-effect?
Select one:
A. Light tremor
B. Blurred vision
C. Diarrhea  
D. Weight loss

Answer 47

B

Question 48

Question ID #861: When an individual imagines movement or engaging in a motor activity, which part of the brain is most likely to be active?
Select one:
A. parietal lobe
B. frontal lobe
C. occipital lobe  
D. temporal lobe

Answer 48

A

Question 49

Question ID #851: Walking through a dark park at night, you hear footsteps behind you. You think it may be a mugger so your breathing deepens and heart beats faster, at the same time you experience fear. This is an example of which theory?
Select one:
A. Cannon-Bard  
B. James-Lange
C. Lazarus
D. Schachter-Singer

Answer 49

C

Question 50

Question ID #791: Side effects of propranolol (Inderol) are most likely to include:
Select one:
A. tachycardia and mania
B. tachycardia and tremor  
C. bradycardia and hypersomnia
D. bradycardia and depression

Answer 50

D

Question 51

Question ID #1040: Which of the following neurotransmitters is most associated with Tourette's Disorder?
Select one:
A. serotonin  
B. dopamine
C. GABA
D. acetylcholine

Answer 51

B

Question 52

Question ID #800: An individual is most likely to show theta waves on an EEG recording during which of the following?
Select one:
A. lightly sleeping
B. lying in bed awake with eyes closed  
C. conversing with someone
D. taking a test

Answer 52

A

Question 53

Question ID #762: An individual taking haloperidol begins displaying symptoms of hyperthermia, altered consciousness, tachycardia, muscle rigidity, and autonomic dysfunction. These symptoms are most consistent with:
Select one:
A. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
B. Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)
C. Tardive dyskinesia (TD)
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 53

A

Question 54

Question ID #750: The "temporal lobe personality" is characterized by
Select one:
A. inability to attend to details.
B. apathy and flat affect.  
C. inappropriate euphoria.
D. paranoia and argumentativeness.

Answer 54

D

Question 55

Question ID #855: Which of the following seizures is also known as temporal lobe epilepsy?
Select one:
A. Absence
B. Myoclonic
C. Grand mal  
D. Complex partial

Answer 55

D

Question 56

Question ID #1016: As the result of hemorrhage caused by high blood pressure, a middle-aged man experiences hemiplegia involving a loss of voluntary movement and flaccid muscles in the right side of his body. The part of the brain most likely affected is:
Select one:
A. left frontal lobe
B. left temporal lobe  
C. substantia nigra
D. cerebellum

Answer 56

A

Question 57

Question ID #1017: Damage to the hippocampus is most likely to result in deficits in which type of memory?
Select one:
A. explicit
B. implicit
C. sensory  
D. working

Answer 57

A

Question 58

Question ID #784: There is currently no treatment that prevents or stops cognitive deterioration, however medications are available that can alleviate symptoms temporarily. Currently available drugs to treat dementia, particularly AD, target which of the following?
Select one:
A. ventricular system  
B. cholinergic system
C. hormonal system
D. limbic system

Answer 58

B

Question 59

Question ID #771: The part of the brain that is known as a "relay station" because it processes and send sensory information to the cerebral cortex is the
Select one:
A. hippocampus.  
B. amygdala.
C. hypothalamus.
D. thalamus.

Answer 59

D

Question 60

Question ID #1018: Damage to the medial temporal area of the brain would least likely cause deficits in:
Select one:
A. semantic memory  
B. short-term memory
C. spatial memory
D. episodic memory

Answer 60

B

Question 61

Question ID #769: The prodromal symptoms of a tyramine-induced hypertensive crisis include:
Select one:
A. irritability, confusion, dizziness, and cardiac arrhythmia.
B. headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and sweating.
C. orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, and edema.
D. paresthesias, myoclonus, and muscle pain.

Answer 61

B

Question 62

Question ID #807: According to the Geschwind-Galaburda hypothesis, which of the following predisposes individuals to dyslexia, childhood allergies, stuttering, left-handedness, and good right-hemisphere skill?
Select one:
A. emotional conflict in early childhood
B. adrenal gland damage
C. Vitamin B deficiency  
D. high levels of testosterone

Answer 62

D

Question 63

Question ID #739: The neurotransmitter most directly related to voluntary muscle movement is
Select one:
A. dopamine.
B. epinephrine.  
C. serotonin.
D. acetylcholine.

Answer 63

D

Question 64

Question ID #774: Benzodiazepines such as alprazolam and diazepam function as
Select one:
A. GABA agonists.
B. GABA antagonists.
C. serotonin agonists.
D. serotonin antagonists.

Answer 64

A

Question 65

Question ID #852: Starvation in Anorexia is believed to be precipitated by:
Select one:
A. high levels of serotonin
B. low levels of serotonin
C. low levels of tryptophan
D. low levels of serotonin and tryptophan

Answer 65

A

Question 66

Question ID #752: Research indicates that emotional arousal during an event increases the strength of long-term memory for the event. The brain structure apparently responsible for this effect is the
Select one:
A. caudate nucleus.  
B. amygdala.
C. hypothalamus.
D. thalamus.

Answer 66

B

Question 67

Question ID #790: A person stopped taking a benzodiazepine then experienced symptoms including hallucinations, nightmares, and rage reactions. These symptoms are most suggestive of which of:
Select one:
A. rebound anxiety
B. paradoxical agitation
C. overdose
D. anticholinergic effects

Answer 67

A

Question 68

Question ID #740: The statement “I am sad because I cry” is most consistent with the
Select one:
A. James-Lange theory of emotion
B. Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
C. two-factor theory of emotion
D. Lazarus cognitive appraisal theory of emotion

Answer 68

A

Question 69

Question ID #1006: A female patient had a small tumor removed from the rear part of her right cerebral hemisphere. During the operation, it was necessary to remove the primary visual cortex from the right side of her brain. As a result, she became blind in the:
Select one:
A. right part of the visual field of her right eye.
B. left part of the visual field of her left eye.
C. right part of the visual field of both eyes.
D. left part of the visual field of both eyes.

Answer 69

D

Question 70

Question ID #1007: According to research on sex-role determinants, the characteristic that is most related to genetics as opposed to socialization is:
Select one:
A. sociability.
B. dependency.
C. aggression.
D. anxiety.

Answer 70

C

Question 71

Question ID #867: Gould and Gross (1999) found neurogenesis, the formation of new neurons or nerve cells, in all of the following areas, except:
Select one:
A. the olfactory system  
B. the hippocampus
C. the prefrontal region
D. the striate cortex

Answer 71

D

Question 72

Question ID #834: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) is a term used:
Select one:
A. for clinical diagnosis of prenatal alcohol exposure
B. to describe the differentiation of effects between fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects
C. to describe the range of effects from prenatal alcohol exposure for conditions that have some but not all of the clinical signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
D. to describe the range of effects from prenatal alcohol exposure

Answer 72

D

Question 73

Question ID #794: Naltrexone (ReVia, Depade), an opiate antagonist, has been approved to treat alcohol abuse disorders by reducing the desire for alcohol after drinking has stopped and blocking the reinforcing effects or parts of the brain that “feel” pleasure when using alcohol. The most commonly experienced sides effects associated with naltrexone are:
Select one:
A. nausea, headache, insomnia, and anxiety.
B. abdominal cramping, night sweats, blurred vision, shortness of breath.
C. blurred vision, dizziness, excessive perspiration and gastrointestinal pain.
D. shortness of breath, increased dreaming, nausea, diarrhea.

Answer 73

A

Question 74

Question ID #1038: A person who has difficulty repeating words just spoken by another person and recalling the name of a familiar object has symptoms of:
Select one:
A. Wernicke’s aphasia
B. Wernicke’s and Broca’s aphasia
C. Wernicke’s and conduction aphasia
D. Wernicke’s, Broca’s, and conduction aphasia

Answer 74

D

Question 75

Question ID #759: Tourette's Disorder is most associated with which of the following neurotransmitters?
Select one:
A. GABA
B. serotonin  
C. acetylcholine
D. dopamine

Answer 75

D

Question 76

Question ID #1000: The area of the brain that regulates the sleep/wake cycle is the:
Select one:
A. basal ganglia.  
B. thalamus.
C. hypothalamus.
D. limbic system.

Answer 76

C

Question 77

Question ID #1013: Some potential side effects of Propranolol (Inderal) are:
Select one:
A. depression and bradycardia
B. mania and tachycardia
C. tremor and tachycardia  
D. anxiety and bradycardia

Answer 77

A

Question 78

Question ID #854: Ultrasound techniques are least effective for detecting which type of traumatic brain injury?
Select one:
A. shearing
B. tissue bruising
C. swelling
D. inter-cranial pressure (ICP)

Answer 78

A

Question 79

Question ID #833: The hypnagogic state refers to:
Select one:
A. the transition state of semiconsciousness between sleeping and waking
B. the transition state of semiconsciousness between being awake and falling asleep
C. a condition in which someone about to fall asleep, or just upon awaking, realizes that s/he is unable to move, or speak, or cry out
D. a condition in which there is a sudden loss of partial or complete muscle tone during excitement or arousal

Answer 79

B

Question 80

Question ID #845: Research on constructive memory has linked false recollection to lesions in the:
Select one:
A. occipital lobe
B. parietal lobe
C. temporal lobe  
D. frontal lobe

Answer 80

D

Question 81

Question ID #754: Depression and chronic pain are both associated with which of the following neurotransmitters?
Select one:
A. norepinephrine
B. epinephrine
C. acetylcholine
D. dopamine

Answer 81

A

Question 82

Question ID #820: Lashley's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ predicts that, if certain parts of the cortex are damaged, other parts may assume the functions of the damaged parts.
Select one:
A. principle of mass action
B. principle of equipotentiality
C. law of effect 
D. all-or-none principle

Answer 82

B

Question 83

Question ID #756: The reticular activating system:
Select one:
A. inhibits emotionality
B. controls voluntary movement
C. controls sleep, arousal, and attention
D. connects the two halves of the cerebellum

Answer 83

C

Question 84

Question ID #1039: Broca’s aphasia is to Wernicke’s aphasia as:
Select one:
A. The frontal lobe is to the temporal lobe
B. The temporal lobe is to the frontal lobe
C. The frontal lobe is to the parietal lobe
D. The parietal lobe is to the temporal lobe

Answer 84

A

Question 85

Question ID #1001: A relatively common and potentially dangerous side effect of chlorpromazine, especially in the elderly, is:
Select one:
A. Huntington's Chorea.
B. Parkinson's disease.  
C. tardive dyskinesia.
D. hyperactivity.

Answer 85

C

Question 86

Question ID #749: The brain system that mediates the general adaptation syndrome identified by Selye is the
Select one:
A. hypothalamic-hippocampal-prefrontal axis.
B. hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
C. thalamic-hippocampal-limbic axis.
D. thalamic-limbic-prefrontal axis.

Answer 86

B

Question 87

Question ID #767: Structural (physical) abnormalities are most likely to occur when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol during the:
Select one:
A. first trimester
B. second trimester
C. third trimester
D. end of second or beginning of third trimester

Answer 87

A

Question 88

Question ID #766: Research on HIV progression in adults has most consistently found:
Select one:
A. age is unrelated to HIV disease progression.
B. younger age is associated with a more rapid HIV disease progression.
C. middle age is associated with a more rapid HIV disease progression.
D. older age is associated with a more rapid HIV disease progression.

Answer 88

D

Question 89

Question ID #1026: Testosterone:
Select one:
A. is normally found in males only.
B. is responsible for secondary sex characteristics in males and females.
C. increases sex drive in males and females.
D. is related to sex drive in males only.

Answer 89

C

Question 90

Question ID #873: The effectiveness of thermal biofeedback as a treatment for migraine headaches is:
Select one:
A. less effective than relaxation therapy but more effective than electromyogram (EMG) biofeedback
B. equally as effective as relaxation therapy
C. more effective than relaxation therapy but less effective than electromyogram (EMG) biofeedback
D. more effective than relaxation therapy

Answer 90

D

Question 91

Question ID #737: Which type of brain waves predominate when a person is awake, alert, and actively processing information?
Select one:
A. alpha
B. beta
C. delta
D. theta

Answer 91

B

Question 92

Question ID #835: The areas of the brain associated with declarative memory include all of the following except the:
Select one:
A. striatum
B. diencephalon  
C. peripheral cortex
D. hippocampus

Answer 92

A

Question 93

Question ID #831: Typically, the onset of the SSRIs antidepressant effect begins within a few:
Select one:
A. months  
B. weeks
C. days
D. hours

Answer 93

B

Question 94

Question ID #1015: A young man who has been taking a neuroleptic for a long time develops tardive dyskinesia (TD). Slowly withdrawing this drug:
Select one:
A. may produce an irreversible increase in symptoms of TD.
B. will result in a quick reduction of symptoms of TD.
C. may initially increase symptoms of TD but the increase will be followed by a decrease.
D. will have no effect on symptoms of TD.

Answer 94

C

Question 95

Question ID #780: Bupropion is a form of antidepressant known as a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
A. NDRI
B. NRI
C. MAOI  
D. SSRI

Answer 95

A

Question 96

Question ID #1025: As a treatment for mania, the anticonvulsant carbamazepine:
Select one:
A. has a slower onset of action than lithium.
B. does not require plasma blood level monitoring.
C. is less likely than lithium to cause severe dermatological reactions.
D. may be more effective than lithium for dysphoric mania.

Answer 96

D

Question 97

Question ID #837: Chronic pain treatment with tricyclic antidepressants is most effective for:
Select one:
A. neuropathic pain and headaches
B. neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain
C. headaches and musculoskeletal pain
D. neuropathic pain, headaches and musculoskeletal pain

Answer 97

A