Final Exam: NUR 2488/ NUR2488 Mental Health Review (2023/2024)| Questions and Verified Answers- Rasmussen

Final Exam: NUR 2488/ NUR2488 Mental Health Review (2023/2024)| Questions and Verified Answers- Rasmussen 1. Which client diagnosis should the nurse associate with a decrease in GABA? ~ Answer: Panic disorder 2. A client is diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. Which medication is prescribed for anxiety? ~ Answer: Diazepam 3. The nurse is observing the movements of a client receiving chlorpromazine. The client continually paces and rocks back and forth when sitting. The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing: ~ Answer: Akathisia 4. What is the area in the neuron where neurotransmitters can cross and no other ions or cellular chemicals can? ~ Answer: Synapse 5. A nurse is assessing a client with schizophrenia, who has been taking risperidone for one year. The nurse notices that the client has grimacing and fine tongue movements. What do these symptoms most likely indicate? ~ Answer: Tardive Dyskinesia 6. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs should the nurse address first? ~ Answer: Safety 7. Which tool would be appropriate for a nurse to use when assessing mental acuity prior to and immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? ~ Answer: MMSE 8. The nurse knows an increase in dopamine activity might play a significant role in the development of which disorder? ~ Answer: Schizophrenia 9. Which neurotransmitter has been implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease? ~ Answer: Acetylcholine 10. A nurse is planning to administer haloperidol (Haldol) to a client who has acute psychosis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? ~ Answer: Dystonia