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Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable? a. Bradycardia b. Amenorrhea c. Tolerance d. Convulsions :~~ c. Tolerance The...

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Mental health NUR2459 final review
Questions & 100% Correct Answers
Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them

lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of

amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable?




a. Bradycardia

b. Amenorrhea

c. Tolerance

d. Convulsions


✓ :~~ c. Tolerance




The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa

advances which of the following fundamental concepts?




a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of treatment.

b. Parents should be prohibited from involvement in helping their child eat since

there are often control issues.

c. Adolescents need to work on developing healthy self-identities before they can

begin to gain weight.




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d. Individual psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for adolescents with

anorexia nervosa.

✓ :~~ a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of

treatment.




A client has sought help for his concern that he is binge eating and feels like it has

"gotten out of control." He asks the nurse what can be done to help him. Which of

the following is the most accurate response?




a. "Nothing can be done."

b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated

effectiveness in reducing binge eating behaviors."

c. "The primary problem is obesity. I can help you set up a calorie-restricted diet."

d. "Medications can help with weight loss, but there are no medications effective

for reducing binge eating."

✓ :~~ b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated

effectiveness in reducing binge eating behaviors."




Which of the following physical manifestations would you expect to assess in a

client suffering from anorexia nervosa?




a. Tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia



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b. Bradycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia

c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia

d. Tachycardia, hypotension, hypothermia


✓ :~~ c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia




Which medication has been used with some success in clients with anorexia

nervosa?




a. Lorcaserin (Belviq)

b. Diazepam (Valium)

c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)

d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

✓ :~~ c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)




A client is hospitalized on the psychiatric unit with a history and current diagnosis

of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following symptoms would be congruent with this

client's diagnosis?




a. Binging, purging, obesity, hyperkalemia

b. Binging, purging, normal weight, hypokalemia

c. Binging, laxative abuse, amenorrhea, severe weight loss



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d. Binging, purging, severe weight loss, hyperkalemia

✓ :~~ b. Binging, purging, normal weight, hypokalemia




A 14-year-old client has just been admitted to the psychiatric unit for anorexia

nervosa. She is emaciated and refuses to eat. What is the priority nursing diagnosis

for this client?




a. Complicated grieving

b. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements.

c. Interrupted family processes

d. Anxiety (severe)

✓ :~~ b. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements.




The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized with anorexia nervosa

and is severely malnourished. The client continues to refuse to eat. What is the

most appropriate response by the nurse?




a. "You know that if you don't eat, you will die."

b. "If you continue to refuse to take food orally, you will be fed through a

nasogastric tube."

c. "You might as well leave if you are not going to follow your therapy regimen."




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