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MENTAL HEALTH PN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription forphenelzine. The nurseshould instruct the patient that eating foods high intyramine can cause which of the following adverse reactions with this medica...

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  • October 11, 2024
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MENTAL HEALTH PN EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription
forphenelzine. The nurseshould instruct the patient that eating foods high
intyramine can cause which of the following adverse reactions with this
medication?

a. Hypertensive crisis
b. Serotonin syndrome
c. Hearing loss
d. Urinary incontinenceA. Hypertensive crisis


RAT: Tyramine can cause severe hypertension in patients who are
takingphenelzine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Manifestations include
palpitations, stif f neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, and elevated temperature.

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following short-term goals should the nurse
recommend be included in the plan?

a. The patient will participate in assertiveness training.
b. The patient will discuss feelings that cause hostility.
c. The patient will describe an activity they found enjoyable.
d. The patient will dress in a manner appropriate for the setting and
temperature.The patient will discuss feelings that cause hostility.

,RAT: patients who have antisocial personality disorder are frequently aggressive
and are at risk for injuring themselves or others. A short-termgoal for these
patients should be to discuss feelings that precipitate aggression or hostility.


The nurse is assisting with an admission have a patient who has eating
disorder. During data collection, which is the following to the nurse identifyas
manifestations of bulimia nervosa? SOA

a. Tooth erosion
b. Hand calluses
c. Lanugo
d. Amenorrhea
e. Hypokalemia A. Tooth erosionB. Hand callusesE. Hypokalemia


RAT: Tooth erosion is a manifestation of bulimia nervosa that results from self-
inducedvomiting. Hand calluses are a manifestation of bulimia nervosa that
results from self-induced vomiting. Lanugo is a manifestation of
anorexianervosa that pokalemia is a
menorrhea is a manifestation of results from starvation. A extreme weight loss.
Hyanorexia nervosa that results from manifestation of bulimia nervosa that
results from volume depletion due to self-induced vomiting or excessive diuretic
and laxative use.



A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking lithium and reports persistent
nausea and vomitingfor 2 days. Which of the following laboratory valuesshould
the nurse report to the provider?

a. Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
b. Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
c. BUN 12 mg/dL
d. Sodium 132 mEq/LD. Sodium 132 mEq/L

, RAT: The nurse should identify that a sodium level of 132 mEq/L is not within
the expected reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L. This finding indicates
hyponatremia, which can lead to lithium accumulation and places the patient at
risk for lithium toxicity. The nurse should report this finding to the provider.


A nurse in a mental health unit is assisting with the plan of care for a
newlyadmitted patient who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?

a. Weigh the patient at night prior to bedtime.
b. Offer liquid supplements to the patient.
c. Encourage the patient to gain 2.3 kg (5 lb) per week.
d. Observe the patient for up to 30 min after meals.B. Offer liquid supplements
to the patient.



RAT: The nurse should offer liquid supplements to the patient because the
patient might be unable to eat solid foods when they are first admitted.
Thenurse should observe the patient for at least 1 hr after meals to prevent
thepatient from throwing away, hiding, or purging food.



A nurse is contributing to plan of care for a school-age child who has attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following interventionsshould the
nurse recommend?

a. Avoid the use of humor when managing the child's disruptive behaviors.
b. Instruct the child to apologize for behavior that negatively affects others.
c. Maintain a scheduled plan of activities regardless of the child's behavior.
d. Administer methylphenidate PRN when the child exhibits disruptivebehavior.

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