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Exam 2: NUR253 / NUR 253 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Pharmacological Interventions for Anxiety Answer: Antidepressants •SSRI's considered first line which block reuptake of serotoni...

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NUR 253 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Question: Pharmacological Interventions for Anxiety Answer: Antidepressants •SSRI's considered first line which block reuptake of serotonin levels in the brain •Examples Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Luvox, and Zoloft Anti -anxiety drugs •Benozodiazepines are most common b/c of quick onset •Use for short periods b/c of dependence •Monitor for SE such as sedation, ataxia, and decreased cognitive function Question: Maturational Crisis Answer: - When new developmental stage is reached (Erickson) - Old coping skills no longer effective - Leads to increased tension and anxiety Examples - •Leaving home for the first time •Marriage •Birth of a child •Retirement •Death of a parent Question: Situational Crisis Answer: Arise from events that are: •Extraordinary •External •Often unanticipated Examples - •Loss or change of job •Death of a loved one •Abortion •Change in financial status •Divorce •Mental illness Question: Adventitious Crisis Answer: caused by nature or humans and are not usual parts of everyday life -
>natural disaster, a national disaster, or a crime of violence. Examples - hurricane, plane crash, school shooting, physical/sexual assault -> often results in acute stress disorder, PTSD, major depressive disorder Question: Phase 1 of crisis Answer: ·Conflict or problem arises ·Self-concept threatened ·Increased anxiety ·Use of problem -solving techniques and defense mechanisms (sometimes resol ves the problem) Question: Phase 2 of Crisis Answer: Defense mechanisms fail Threat persists Anxiety increases Feelings of extreme discomfort

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