Author Question: ___________________________ is an alteration in mood that is expressed by feelings of elation, ... (Read 64 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

___________________ ________ is an alteration in mood that is expressed by feelings of elation, inflated self-esteem, grandiosity, hyperactivity, agitation, and accelerated thinking and speaking.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A nurse understands that the abnormal secretion of growth hormone may play a role in which illness?

1. Acute mania2. Schizophrenia3. Anorexia nervosa4. Alzheimer's disease

Anton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Mania
Rationale: Mania is an alteration in mood that is expressed by feelings of elation, inflated self-esteem, grandiosity, hyperactivity, agitation, and accelerated thinking and speaking. Mania can occur as a biological (organic) or psychological disorder, or as a response to substance use or a general medical condition.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The nurse should understand that research has found a correlation between abnormal levels of growth hormone and anorexia nervosa. The growth hormone is responsible for growth in children, as well as continued protein synthesis throughout life.