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NURS 302 module 2 practice questions with correctanswers
A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety
disorder (GAD). Which of the following nursing interventions would
address this client's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A. Encourage the client to avoid caffeinated products.
B. Encourage the client to recognize the signs of escalating anxiety.
C. Encourage the client to avoid any situation that causes stress.
D. Encourage the client to cognitively reframe thoughts about situations
that generate anxiety.
E. Encourage the client to employ newly learned relaxation techniques.
Correct Answer-A. Encourage the client to avoid caffeinated products.
B. Encourage the client to recognize the signs of escalating anxiety.
D. Encourage the client to cognitively reframe thoughts about situations
that generate anxiety.
E. Encourage the client to employ newly learned relaxation techniques.
Anxiety disorders have high rates of comorbidity with major depression
and alcohol and drug abuse.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-A. True
,Beta-blockers such as atenolol, nadolol, or propranolol may be useful for
treatment of situational/performance anxiety.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-A. True
Patients with general anxiety disorder frequently present to the
emergency department (ED) with chest pain or dyspnea, fearing that
they are dying of myocardial infarction.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
Buspar has high risk for abuse and dependence.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
The diagnosis of general anxiety disorder is made primarily by history.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
PTSD patients usually present with vivid memory of the traumatic event.
,A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
Benzodiazepines are the drugs of choice in the treatment of anxiety
disorders.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
Atypical antipsychotics have been used for patients who do not respond
to antidepressants.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-A. True
Inpatient care is not necessary for PTSD patients even if the patient
becomes suicidal or homicidal.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
Anti-depressants are useful in controlling some symptoms of PTSD
caused by hyperarousal.
, A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
Escitalopram (Lexapro) is likely to cause fewer hepatic enzyme
interactions and may be appropriate initial choices for patients with
complicated medical regimens or those who are concerned about drug
interactions.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-A. True
Patients with anxiety disorders often show decreased amygdala response
to anxiety cues.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-B. False
In the central nervous system (CNS), the major mediators of the
symptoms of anxiety disorders appear to be norepinephrine, serotonin,
dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
A. True
B. False Correct Answer-A. True
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