NUR 256 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Exam 2
Question:
Married man is attracted to co-worker, instead of admitting it, he accuses her of flirting with him. What is this?
Answer:
Projection
Question:
Agitation, restlessness, confusion, insomnia, increased HR/BP caused by an SSRI
Answer:
Serotonin Syndrome *stop med and call!
*ANTIDOTE= PROPRANOLOL
(do not take 2x SSRI no MAOIs (must be d/c from SSRI for 1 month before starting MAOI)),
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Question:
Pt with Schizophrenia may have grandiose thoughts, they are concerned about broadcasting, insertion, or withdrawal. This pt is experiencing a..
Answer:
Delusion
Question:
Sx include severe nausea, vomiting, severe hand tremors, confusion, and vision changes
Answer:
Lithium toxicity
**Na+ affects lithium levels: Na high= lithium low, Na low= lithium high
Question:
What class of medication should never be given to a pt with bipolar alone
Answer:
Anti-depressants (risk of mania)
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