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A client is exhibiting symptoms that are characteristics of schizophrenia and has had several episodes of manic and major depression. what is the clients diagnosis? - Correct Answer - schizoaffective (schizoaffective marked by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and mood disorders such as depression or mania.
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing catatonia. The patient has little spontaneous movement and waxy flexibility, what is the appropriate pharmacologic intervention? - Correct Answer - Lorazepam (Ativan)
During treatment meeting the point is made that a patient with schizophrenia has recover from the acute psychosis but continues to demonstrate apathy, abolition and blunted affect. the nurse relates this symptoms to serotonin 5ht2 excess will suggest patient received what? - Correct Answer - Zyprexa (second generation meds)
A child diagnose with ADHD about to start medication therapy, what is the education to give? - Correct Answer - tell the difference between stimulant and non-stimulant
What patient priority for a patient taking clozaril? - Correct Answer - monitor because it can cause agranulocytosis (destroy white blood cells) which can cause an infection.patient should call hcp if sore throat or flu like symptoms.
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia I eat skiller, ten to end, easter, it blows away. as a nurse what is your best response? - Correct Answer - I'm sorry, i'm having a difficult time understanding you.
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pg. 2 The nurse will assess for which of the following characteristics in the behavior of any client diagnosed with personality disorder? - Correct Answer - Disruption in some aspects in his or her life.
A nurse is with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia and the patient starts to laugh uncontrollably although the nurse has not said anything funny, the nurses best response is? - Correct Answer - I see you are laughing tell me what is happening.
To assist a patient diagnosed with somatic disorder which nursing intervention is the highest with a patient who has somatic disorder? - Correct Answer - changing the focus from symptoms of emotions to feelings.
Which of the following statement made by a patient indicates an understanding of precautions while taking loratadone (lotura) - Correct Answer - Take it with a meal at least 350 cals for absorption
others describe a worker as very shy and lacking self confidence. the worker stays in a cubicle all day and only comes out for breaks and lunch, which term describes this patient behavior? - Correct Answer - Avoidant antisocial
A patient presenting with delusions of percussion about being poisoned has refused all meds for 3 days. which intervention is most likely to be acceptable to the patient? - Correct Answer - offers pre-packaged single serve food items.
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken prolexin 5 mg orally twice daily for a week, today became aggressive and was given haloperidol the nurse now knows that the patient has muscle rigidity, tremors, and is experiencing change in mental status, hypertension and hyperthermia - Correct Answer - NMS- neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
When assessing a 2 year old diagnosed with autism what should the nurse expect? - Correct Answer - underdevelopment communication and interpersonal social skills.
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pg. 3 A patient with liver failure has been on a transplant waiting list for 8 months pt says "why is it taking so long to have surgery maybe i'm meant to die for all the bad things i've done. nurse should document the patients comment in which section of the assessment? - Correct Answer - Spiritual
A hospitalized patient experiencing delirium misinterprets reality, while a patient diagnosed with dementia wanders around the home. Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? The patients will - Correct Answer - remain safe in the environment
Which of the following is the medication of choice for short term treatment of a woman who has been sexually assaulted? - Correct Answer - Ativan
Which of the following statement best define the term restraint? - Correct Answer - any physical or chemical means or device that restricts clients freedom to and ability to move about and cannot be easily removed or eliminated by the client.
A nurse documents patient appears to be restless and unable to sit still. he is unable to hold productive conversation and tremulous during interview, what is the nursing dx? - Correct Answer - Anxiety
A patient should be considered for involuntary hospitalization for psychiatric care when he or she - Correct Answer - threatens to harm self or others
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI antidepressant therapy. priority information given to the patient and family should include a - Correct Answer - Report increase suicidal thoughts.
A client is prescribed lamatrogine for treatment of bipolar disorder which of the following is most concerning? - Correct Answer - SJS skin rash (stevens johnson syndrome)
A 79-year-old white man tells a visiting nurse, "I've been feeling down lately. My family and friends are all dead. My money is running out, and my health is failing." The nurse should analyze this comment as - Correct Answer - evidence of suicide risk
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pg. 4 Which family scenario presents the greatest risk for family violence? - Correct Answer - an unemployed husband with low self-esteem, a wife who loses her job, and a developmentally delayed 3 year old child
Which of the following are symptoms of PTSD related to sexual assault? - Correct Answer - Social withdrawal
A nurse plans to care for an individual diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.which characteristic behavior will the nurse expect? - Correct Answer - callus attitude aggression
A client arrives for her mental health appointment wearing a cocktail dress and theatrical makeup. she announces loudly dramatically and flirtatious manner that she needs to be seen immediately because she is experiencing overwhelming psychologic distress. the nurse should recognize behaviors suggestive of which personality disorder? - Correct Answer - Histrionic
a client is exhibiting schizophrenia and has mania and major depressive disorder. what is the clients diagnosis? - Correct Answer - Schizoaffective disorder
A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tells nurse A, you are much better nurse than nurse B said you were. :the client then tells nurse B, "nurse A is upset with you for some reason" the nurse C, the client states, "I think you're great, but nurse A said she saw you make 3 mistakes this morning" the nurse should conclude that these behaviors are intended to have which effect? - Correct Answer - manipulate the staff
A patient reports fears of having cervical cancer and says to the nurse, "I've had Pap smears by six different doctors. The results were normal, but I'm sure that's because of errors in the laboratory." Which disorder would the nurse suspect? - Correct Answer - Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
A 15-year-old ran away from home six times and was arrested for prostitution. The parents told the Court, "We can't manage our teenager." The adolescent is physically abusive to the mother and defiant with the father. The adolescents problem is most consistent with what criteria for which disorder? - Correct Answer - Conduct disorder
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