Mental health 2

Question 1

antipsychotic drugs take awhile to work

Answer 1

for ex.
tricyclids
2-3 weeks to work

Question 2

What should you not have with Monoamine oxidase inhibitors? (MAOI’s)

Answer 2

do not have alcoholic drinks

Question 3

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s)

they are popular because of this

Answer 3

few side effects

Question 4

what should you watch for with lithium?

Answer 4

watch electrolyte balance

avoid foods with a lot of sodium- hot dogs

Question 5

female client on lithium misses a dose 5 hours ago

Answer 5

the nurse should suggest to skip the dose and eliminate the dose missed

Question 6

bipolar female client who is bipolar and stops all meds

Answer 6

this is an example of being non compliant

Question 7

with a schizophrenic pt they will be on antipsychotics such as

Answer 7

Risperdal

Question 8

when you are interviewing a client what phase of ADPIE is this?

Answer 8

this the assessment phase

Question 9

CMA/ med tech administering meds, but who is responsible for side effects?

Answer 9

the nurse

Question 10

antipsychotic meds will cause a response to the nervous system.
A sympathetic response would be?

Answer 10

pupil dilation

Question 11

symptoms of akinesia

Answer 11

a lot of movement while sitting/standing

Question 12

beta blockers used for cardiac issues can be used for

Answer 12

social phobias

Question 13

6 aspects of a individuals being

Answer 13

Social, Physical, Emotional, Culture, and Spiritual

Question 14

the nursing process

evaluation

Answer 14

the nurse would ask for feedback of understanding

Question 15

rueschs theory has to do with

Answer 15

disturbed communication interaction

Question 16

with therapeutic communication

Answer 16

listening is a big part

Question 17

when a nurse is conversing with a client that they recognize

Answer 17

recognize verbal and non verbal messages

Question 18

if you have a client who voices a desire to become more autonomous

Answer 18

the nurse can have them look at a calendar first

Question 19

a history of a social culture assessment would include

Answer 19

clients appearance, behavior and attitude

Question 20

eric burney believes in the three ego’s

Answer 20

child
parent
and adult

Question 21

patient is to take lithium and is concerned about being on that med

Answer 21

the nurse would respond and say you are doing well and should continue to do well as long as you are compliant with this med and treatment

Question 22

a client with schizophrenia was found by the police on the street confused. They bring him into the ER. What is the first thing aa nurse is supposed to do?

Answer 22

a physical assessment

Question 23

client is going through a difficult divorce and confides in the nurse

Answer 23

the nurse says “i have friends who went through a divorce it must
be difficult for you”

Question 24

the orientation of a therapeutic relationship is the

Answer 24

trust piece

Question 25

accepted criteria for inpatient admissions would be when

Answer 25

the client feels he is no longer able to cope with life stressors or control his behavior

Question 26

when a patient has several and frequent admissions

Answer 26

reciduism

Question 27

a psychotic pt always asks what day it is, the year and is unaware of time

Answer 27

a good nursing intervention would be have keep a written schedule

Question 28

bright colors in the environment are

Answer 28

too stimulating for some pt’s

Question 29

to prevent a client from reciduism

Answer 29

group homes is an a healthy alternative.

Question 30

a patient is on demoral and nardil(MAOI)

Answer 30

this is a concern for too much sedation

Question 31

a 22 year old is brought in with attempted suicide in regards to Maslow what is the priority?

Answer 31

safety and security

Question 32

a nurse caring for a client too much and has protective feelings for that client

Answer 32

counter transference

Question 33

in group therapy a client has ocd compulsively taps her head as she talks

Answer 33

the nurse would ignore the action for now

Question 34

a female client politely tells the psychiatrist she is seeking alternative treatments.

Answer 34

when a client makes this decision is it is based on informed consent

Question 35

rapisly changing thoughts is

Answer 35

flight of ideas

Question 36

the technician role

Answer 36

what nurses do to ensure client safety

for example suicide watch or 1 to 1

Question 37

if there is an increase in temperature in the environment it…?

Answer 37

can leave a pt distressed

Question 38

part of the nursing care plan when the decides to meet with client and review with things.

Answer 38

it would be the planning part of treatment